Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice - Projects - East Midlands
Location: Alfreton, GB, DE55 4QT; Derby, GB, DE24 8EJ; Hinckley, GB, LE10 3EQ; Grantham, GB, NG31 9RT; Milton Keynes, GB, MK12 6HS; Lincoln, GB, LN2 4JB; Nottingham, GB, NG7 2SD; Kettering, GB, NN16 8PT
About us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts.
About the Role
The apprenticeship programme takes approximately three years to complete, and you’ll spend your first 12 weeks being inducted onto the programme at one of our Training Centres. You’ll earn while you learn and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, achieving a City & Guilds Level 2 Qualification in Electrical Engineering. Your training will include on-the-job training and development, learning from an experienced and qualified Overhead Linesperson. Following a formal assessment of your knowledge, skills and behaviours, you’ll become a qualified Overhead Linesperson yourself.
Overhead Linespersons are overhead line engineers who work at height constructing, maintaining, testing, repairing and replacing overhead lines and equipment. In the projects team, you’ll work on distribution systems up to 132kV.
Your Responsibilities:
1. Construct and alter overhead lines, install pole mounted plant, run and terminate cables to plant and overhead lines.
2. Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
3. Record asset routes, details and positions.
4. Record plant details.
5. Locate and identify cables, test insulation, phasing and continuity on LV cables.
6. Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation.
7. Write outage requests and switching programmes for simple outages.
What You'll Need:
1. Excellent communication skills; you will interact with customers, colleagues, and internal stakeholders.
2. Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
3. Strong safety awareness and ability to follow safety instructions.
4. Resilience and a genuine passion for your career.
5. Curiosity and problem-solving skills.
Minimum Entry Criteria:
GCSE English at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English.
GCSE Mathematics at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills Maths.
GCSE Science at Grade A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2 equivalent.
Two other GCSE's A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject.
You can also apply with a recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering plus GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English.
What You'll Get:
Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition, which is why we offer a competitive starting salary of £17,649. Your salary will increase as you gain experience, following the timeline below:
1. Year 2 - £23,366
2. Year 2½ (Development role) - £30,956
3. Apprenticeship completion - £41,459
In addition to this, you will also receive the following benefits:
1. 23 days annual leave (26 upon completion of training) + statutory holidays.
2. Competitive pension scheme (Double matched up to 12%) and Sharesave options.
3. Earn whilst you learn and receive a fully funded qualification.
4. Develop well-rounded skills, learning from experienced professionals.
5. Employee Assistance Programme including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.
6. Protective clothing and safety equipment supplied.
Further Information:
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
Applicants for our Apprenticeship programmes should be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship if you require a visa. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr