About the role
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 Asset Lifecycle team support Operations by developing and issuing work stacks for the routine and unplanned maintenance required to ensure our sites are healthy and available. They are critical in the review and analysis of maintenance data, from which asset management decisions can be made.
The Apprentice Asset Lifecycle Engineer role is an ideal role for a someone looking to develop their engineering career in the following core behaviours:
* Health, Safety & Environment: Follows policies and procedures, challenges unsafe behavior, and ensures protection of people and property.
* Stakeholder Management: Proactively identifies and manages stakeholders, presents information clearly and concisely.
* Interpersonal Skills: Collaborates effectively with diverse teams, considers others' needs and concerns.
* Analyzing and Problem-Solving: Takes responsibility for identifying and analyzing issues, provides logical solutions.
* Risk Awareness: Actively monitors and mitigates risks, promotes safe systems of work.
* Planning & Organizing: Takes a forward-looking perspective, plans for anticipated issues and contingencies.
Location
This role is based in our Warwick office. There will be semi regular visits to interconnector sites.
Training will take place at our training facility in Eakring (Nottinghamshire) throughout the Apprenticeship and regular travel here will be required.
About you
* 2 A levels at grade A-C in Maths and a Science or equivalent (Level 3 in an Engineering discipline grade Merit or higher eg National Certificate in Engineering etc).
* GCSE in Maths and English Language grade 5 or higher.
* Must have or be working towards full UK driving licence.
What you'll get
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £29,819.
As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Higher Apprenticeship Programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:
* 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays
* A competitive ‘match and double’ pension scheme
* Sharesave options, plus other flexible benefits
* Three years of high-quality personal development
* Electrical power networks engineer apprenticeship (Level 4)