Overhead Lines Projects Apprentice: Power Engineering Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme (double matched up to -

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

National Grid is offering a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship in Wales. You’ll train at National Grid’s centres and partner colleges, earning while you learn and progressing to a qualified Overhead Linesperson.

You’ll study at Taunton & Bridgewater College and National Grid training centres, gaining practical experience and a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering. A permanent role awaits upon completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum entry criteria include GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at specified grades.
• GCSE Science or equivalent required; Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification acceptable with GCSE Maths/English at C/4+.

Responsibilities

• Construct and alter overhead lines, install pole mounted plant, run and terminate cables to plant and overhead lines.
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes, details and positions; record plant details.
• Locate and identify cables; test insulation, phasing and continuity on LV cables.
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation; carry out switching operations on the LV network.

Education

GCSE English Language A-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English

GCSE Mathematics A-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills Maths

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

Two other GCSEs A-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering + Maths & English GCSEs

Job description

National Grid is offering a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship in Wales. You’ll train at National Grid’s centres and partner colleges, earning while you learn and progressing to a qualified Overhead Linesperson.

You’ll study at Taunton & Bridgewater College and National Grid training centres, gaining practical experience and a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering. A permanent role awaits upon completion.