Overhead Lines Higher Apprentice - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Getting In Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Overhead Lines Higher Apprentice in Newcastle upon Tyne. This three-year apprenticeship program offers hands-on training to become an engineer in the Overhead Line teams. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of Overhead Lines, focusing on safety, maintenance, and the integration of renewable energy. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of energy transmission in the UK, making impactful decisions that will last for decades. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of the energy sector and help build a cleaner, greener future while developing your skills and career.

Qualifications

• No specific educational requirements mentioned.
• Strong emphasis on safety and hands-on skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of Overhead Lines and safety systems.
• Work on refurbishment, maintenance, and fault fixing.
• Contribute to connecting renewable energy sources.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Initiative

Physical fitness

Reliability

Adaptability

Responsibility

Safety

Job description

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Overhead Lines Higher Apprentice - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Apply From: 28/12/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by NATIONAL GRID PLC

Employer

NATIONAL GRID PLC

Vacancy Description

Our three-year Higher Apprenticeship Overhead Line programme will train you to become an engineer in one of our Overhead Line teams.

During the programme you'll:

• Gain comprehensive knowledge of Overhead Lines, the types of conductors, fittings and insulator systems that are installed.
• You’ll work on the safety of the system and general safety.
• Work on overhead line refurbishment & maintenance methods, technical support, 3rd Party requests and fault fixing.

This is a job where the decisions you make will impact the transmission of electricity in England and Wales for the next 40 or 50 years. You'll be involved in:

• Delivering maintenance work.
• Replacing and refurbishing assets.
• Resolving mechanical and electrical issues.

Your role will also contribute to connecting renewable energy from sources like wind and solar farms to the transmission network.

Eventually, you may even be an Overhead Line Project Leader and take responsibility for the safety of your co-workers.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Overhead Lines Higher Apprentice - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Employer Description

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt. The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Vacancy Location

Newcastle Road West Boldon NE36 0BG

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000293411

Key Dates

Apply From

28/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-28 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Initially you will be at our National Training Centre in Eakring, Nottinghamshire for your Induction period, which is around six weeks, then periodically for technical training.

In the first year, you will spend 70% of your time at the Eakring Training Centre with the remaining 30% on site (gathering site-based experience).

Year two will be 50/50 at Eakring and on site and in the third year 70% on site and 30% at Eakring training centre.

Learning Provider

NATIONAL GRID PLC

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem-solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical thinking, Initiative, Physical fitness, Reliability, Adaptability, Responsibility, Safety.

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