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    Real potential.
    Harnessed properly.


Real potential
Harnessed properly

  • Discover a new classroom

    If you want to start a career whilst furthering your education but can't choose between a practical or theoretical pathway, why not combine them?

    On our Advanced Apprenticeship Programme, you'll do just that, with a blend of formal studying and practical application, you’ll develop the skills and sharpen the knowledge that’ll set you up to lead us into the future. 

    Can’t find what you’re looking for, have a look at our Higher Apprenticeship Programmes.

  • Discover a new classroom

    If you want to start a career whilst furthering your education but can't choose between a practical or theoretical pathway, why not combine them?

    On our Advanced Apprenticeship Programme, you'll do just that, with a blend of formal studying and practical application, you’ll develop the skills and sharpen the knowledge that’ll set you up to lead us into the future. 

    Can’t find what you’re looking for, have a look at our Higher Apprenticeship Programmes.

What will I be doing?

In your first year, you will be spending time at the National Training Academy in Eakring, Nottinghamshire, completing a mix of safety and basic technical training.

 

 

 

 

What will I be doing?

In your first year, you will be spending time at the National Training Academy in Eakring, Nottinghamshire, completing a mix of safety and basic technical training.

There’s more to it

Year two involves continuing with academic qualifications and continuing to build technical skills, spending time at our academy centre and learning on the job with the support of your manager, completing a work-log of practical on-site activities. Depending on the apprenticeship you take, you will gain a City & Guilds Diploma, a BTEC or HND level qualification.

Our Advanced Apprenticeship schemes extend over a third or even fourth year depending on the first post role and business area you are recruited into. In the final years you will spend approximately 75% to 90% of  your time in the workplace developing the required knowledge, skills and experience to build your confidence and competence. This will prepare you for your apprenticeship end point assessment and your career with National Grid.

‏‏‎ ‎‎‏‏‎‏‏‎ Alyssa

   Advanced Apprentice, Alyssa Blackledge, 18, grew up in a family of engineers
   and always knew she didn't want a desk job. That's why a practical, hands-on
   apprenticeship in Electricity Transmission, is perfect for her.

Alyssa

Advanced Apprentice, Alyssa Blackledge, 18, grew up in a family of engineers and always knew she didn't want a desk job. That's why a practical, hands-on apprenticeship in Electricity Transmission, is perfect for her.

  • What routes can I take?

    Now you know what’s involved, discover what different routes you can follow on the Advanced Apprenticeship Programme.

     

     

     

  • What routes can I take?

    Now you know what’s involved, discover what different routes you can follow on the Advanced Apprenticeship Programme.

     

     

     

Substations, Electricity Transmission

Circuit breakers, transformers, disconnectors, compressors and auxiliary systems: as part of our Substations team, you’ll be tasked with looking after our electricity substations and high-voltage electricity equipment, helping us keep the lights on nationwide.

Substations, Electricity Transmission

Circuit breakers, transformers, disconnectors, compressors and auxiliary systems: as part of our Substations team, you’ll be tasked with looking after our electricity substations and high-voltage electricity equipment, helping us keep the lights on nationwide.

Mechanical Technician, Gas Transmission

Maintaining pipelines, compressors and gas turbines: it’s all in a day’s work for our Gas Transmission as they help ensure the safe, secure and reliable operation of our gas network.

Operations, Liquefied Natural Gas

Based at our Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility in Kent, you’ll learn how to carry out thorough on-site inspections and maintenance to make sure our LNG operations keep running safely and smoothly.

Pipeline Maintenance Centre, Gas Transmission

Historically, our Gas has come from the UK continental shelf fields. But these resources are running our fast, we're looking at other supplies and sources, including importing international gas supplies. It's a new phase, making this an even more exciting time to join.

Finance

Finance drives our financial performance through sound business insights. Engaging with all areas of the National Grid business, they play a key role in helping us make sound decisions.