Overhead Lines: Earn While You Learn (City & Guilds 3)

National Grid Plc; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Annual leave 23 days

Pension plan

Protective clothing

Flexible benefits

Sharesave

Employee Assistance Programme

Permanent position

Job summary

National Grid plc offers a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You will be inducted, trained at Taunton and Eakring centres, and gain a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering while learning from experienced overhead lines staff.

The programme covers on-the-job training, practical projects, and coursework, with rotation between Taunton, Bridgewater College locations and National Grid training facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum entry criteria include GCSE English Language and Mathematics at A-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalents.
• GCSE Science at A-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2 equivalent.
• Two additional GCSEs A-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject.
• Alternative: recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering plus GCSE C/4 in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in craft skills on the LV, HV, and EHV networks as part of the live operation.
• Assist with network operations, connect generators and services, and manage projects.
• Construct and alter overhead lines, install pole mounted plant, and carry out routine inspections and repairs.
• Record asset routes, plant details, and cable insulation, phasing, and continuity tests.
• Perform earthing tests, voltage checks, and LV network switching operations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Adventurous outdoors

Safety awareness

Resilient and eager to learn

Education

GCSE English Language A-C/9-4

GCSE Mathematics A-C/9-4

GCSE Science A-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2

Two other GCSEs A-C/9-4

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification with GCSEs

Job description

National Grid plc offers a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You will be inducted, trained at Taunton and Eakring centres, and gain a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering while learning from experienced overhead lines staff.

The programme covers on-the-job training, practical projects, and coursework, with rotation between Taunton, Bridgewater College locations and National Grid training facilities.