Overhead Lines Apprentice: Power Networks Craftsperson

National Grid Plc; Grantham; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work scheme

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Permanent position on completion

Descripción de la vacante

National Grid plc is offering a three-year apprenticeship to become a qualified Overhead Linesperson. The programme begins with 12 weeks of induction at our Training Centres, leading to a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You will work on LV, HV and EHV networks, with hands-on experience and on-the-job training, progressing toward full qualification. You’ll live within a 30-minute reach of a depot, with training at Tipton, Eakring, and Loughborough College during early

Formación

• GCSE English Language at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English
• GCSE Mathematics at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills Maths
• GCSE Science at Grade A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2 equivalent
• Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject
• Alternative: Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering plus GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above)

Responsabilidades

• Participate in craft skills on LV/HV/EHV networks, including live circuits.
• Assist with network operations, connect generators and services, and organise your own projects.
• Construct and alter overhead lines and install plant and cables.
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes, details and positions and test insulation and phasing.
• Perform earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation tests.
• Carry out LV network switching operations.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Adventurous

Safety awareness

Curious problem solver

Willing to learn

Educación

City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Power Engineering

Descripción del empleo

National Grid plc is offering a three-year apprenticeship to become a qualified Overhead Linesperson. The programme begins with 12 weeks of induction at our Training Centres, leading to a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You will work on LV, HV and EHV networks, with hands-on experience and on-the-job training, progressing toward full qualification. You’ll live within a 30-minute reach of a depot, with training at Tipton, Eakring, and Loughborough College during early