Summary
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?
Annual wage
£29,000 a year
You’ll get 26 days annual leave plus statutory holidays We have a double-matched pension contribution scheme There is the option to buy discounted National Grid shares We will pay for one professional membership subscription
Training course
Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
For some people the attraction of a job with National Grid is clear; the chance to work with some of the biggest, most impressive assets in the business!
Our three-year Higher Apprenticeship Asset Management will teach you how to look after things like
* Overhead lines
* Pylons
* Underground cables
* Transmission substations
These are jobs where you’ll be drilling down into the detail on specific subjects. You will be providing technical advice and engineering support for our assets across the entire network, making significant decisions and influencing their execution.
If you enjoy problem-solving and using your practical, engineering mindset to improve things, we'd love to speak with you. Join us and be part of shaping a reliable and secure electricity network for the future.
Where you’ll work
Bramford Sub-Station
Bullen Lane, Bramford
Ipswich
IP8 4JL
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NATIONAL GRID PLC
Your training course
Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
Your training plan
Initially you will be at our National Training Centre in Eakring, Nottinghamshire for your Induction period which is around six weeks, then periodically for technical training.
In the first year, you will spend 70% of your time at the Eakring Training Centre with the remaining 30% on site (gathering site-based experience).
Year two will be 50/50 at Eakring and on site and in the third year 70% on site and 30% at Eakring training centre.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* 5 GCSES (or equivalent) incl. Maths and English (grade 4 and above)
A Level in:
* Either Maths, Physics or Engineering (grade C or above)
T Level in:
* Level 3 engineering qualification (grade Merit or Distinction)
BTEC in:
* Level 3 engineering qualification (grade Merit or Distinction)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
* Reliable
* Adaptable
* Responsible
* Safety
Other requirements
You must be able to live away from home; primarily at our Eakring academy in Nottinghamshire. Food and accommodation are provided as standard.