Overhead Lines Higher Apprentice

Best Apprenticeships; Preston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Preston is offering an apprenticeship for aspiring engineers in the Overhead Line programme. You will gain hands-on experience in maintenance, refurbishment, and safety protocols, ultimately paving the way to become an Overhead Line Project Leader. This role empowers you to significantly impact the energy transmission infrastructure while promoting renewable energy integration. If you're eager to learn and work on vital engineering projects, this apprenticeship offers a perfect start.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working on Overhead Lines during a structured apprenticeship.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to spot mechanical and electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of conductors, fittings, and insulator systems.
• Work on refurbishment and maintenance methods for Overhead Lines.
• Contribute to connecting renewable energy sources.

Skills

Knowledge of Overhead Lines

Safety awareness

Problem-solving skills

Job description

At National Grid, we see engineering as more than just a job – it’s a legacy, a way to shape a brighter energy future and keep the lights on. Would you like to be part of it? How about working for a company that powers every single person in England and Wales? A company that invests billions in Net Zero and creating a sustainable energy future?

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

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 workReplacing 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 taking responsibility for the safety of your co‑workers.