Planner Higher Apprentice - Sellindge

Getting In Limited; Warwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for aspiring engineers as a Planner Higher Apprentice with a leading energy provider. This role is pivotal in supporting the operational efficiency of HVDC interconnectors, crucial for the UK's transition to a greener energy future. You will develop essential skills in stakeholder management, risk awareness, and problem-solving while working in a dynamic environment. Join a team that plays a vital role in shaping the energy landscape, ensuring safe and efficient operations, and contributing to a sustainable future. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this apprenticeship is the perfect starting point for your career.

Qualifications

• Ideal for someone looking to develop their engineering career as a Planner.
• Requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations in ensuring high levels of operational performance.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental policies diligently.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Engineering Degree (or equivalent)

Job description

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Learning Provider

Delivered by NATIONAL GRID PLC

Employer

NATIONAL GRID PLC

Vacancy Description

National Grid Interconnectors is at the heart of UK’s transition to our net zero energy future, operating a number of HVDC interconnectors that connect the UK’s energy system to some of our closest neighbours, allowing energy to be imported to and exported from the UK. As well as already owning a portfolio of HVDC Interconnectors, we’re working on developing new projects to ensure that we can meet the UK’s future demands for greener energy solutions.

Our Operations team are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operational running of the HVDC Interconnectors 24 hours, 365 days per year.

The Planning team support Operations having a critical role ensuring the highest level of operational performance.

This is an ideal role for someone looking to develop their engineering career as a Planner in the following core behaviours:

• Health, Safety & Environment: follows health, safety and environmental policies and procedures and is prepared to challenge unsafe behaviour using appropriate techniques to ensure the protection of people and property when working alone and/or with teams. Demonstrates high concentration and the desire to reduce risks through regular monitoring and checking information.
• Stakeholder management: is proactive in identifying their stakeholders and managing their expectations, presenting appropriate information to them clearly and concisely.
• Interpersonal skills: works well with people from different disciplines, backgrounds and expertise. Takes others’ needs and concerns into account and supports them to accomplish an activity safely and on time.
• Analysing and solving problems: takes responsibility for solving problems by identifying and analysing the issues and drawing logical, sound solutions that benefit customers and the business.
• Risk awareness: has the embedded desire to reduce risks through systematic monitoring and checking of information identifying mitigation actions on an ongoing basis to achieve safe systems of work.
• Planning & organising: takes a forward-looking perspective when considering the delivery of decisions, activities and projects and ensures plans are in place to manage anticipated issues, considers contingency planning.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Planner Higher Apprentice - Sellindge

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

National Grid House, Warwick Technology Park, CV34 6DA

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000293442

Key Dates

Apply From

27/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-01-28 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Electrical Power Networks Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard

Learning Provider

NATIONAL GRID PLC

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Patience, Adaptable, Safety, Reliable, Responsible

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