Overhead Lines Apprentice: Power Networks Craftsperson

National Grid Plc; Torquay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Protective clothing & safety equipment

Cycle to work

Share Plans

Job summary

National Grid offers a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, with an initial 12-week induction at a Training Centre. You will earn while you learn and achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering, with on-the-job training under an experienced Overhead Linesperson.

Starting salary is £19,366, rising through the programme to £43,491 on completion. The role requires living within a 30-minute reach of the depot and involves

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills; confident when interacting with customers and colleagues.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Safety awareness and ability to follow safety instructions and meet deadlines.
• Curious problem solvers who are committed to studying and developing their career.

Responsibilities

• Participate in craft skills activities on the LV network and dead LV, HV and EHV circuits.
• Help with network operations, connect generators and services, and organise your own projects.
• Construct and alter overhead lines and install pole mounted plant; run and terminate cables.
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes, details and positions; test insulation and continuity on LV cables.
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Science

Two other GCSEs

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Job description

National Grid offers a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, with an initial 12-week induction at a Training Centre. You will earn while you learn and achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering, with on-the-job training under an experienced Overhead Linesperson.

Starting salary is £19,366, rising through the programme to £43,491 on completion. The role requires living within a 30-minute reach of the depot and involves