Overhead Lines Apprentice: Power Systems Craftsperson

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

Benefits offered by this job

City & Guilds Level 3

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Safety equipment

Cycle to work

Job summary

National Grid offers a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Engineering. You will train at National Grid training centres and college, with hands-on experience on LV to 132kV networks.

The programme includes live project work, safety training, and a guaranteed route to a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification upon completion, with travel between Taunton, Eakring, and related centres.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Safety‑conscious with ability to follow instructions.
• Motivation to learn and develop in electrical power engineering.

Responsibilities

• Participate in craft skills on the live LV network and associated circuits.
• Construct and alter overhead lines and install plant as directed.
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes, plant details, and test insulation and voltages.

Skills

Communication

Adventurous outdoors

Safety awareness

Willing to learn

Education

GCSE English language A-C

GCSE Mathematics A-C

GCSE Science A-C

Two other GCSEs A-C

Job description

National Grid offers a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Engineering. You will train at National Grid training centres and college, with hands-on experience on LV to 132kV networks.

The programme includes live project work, safety training, and a guaranteed route to a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification upon completion, with travel between Taunton, Eakring, and related centres.