Overhead Lines Higher Apprentice - Bristol

About the Role

Would you like to work for a company that makes electricity happen for every single person in England and Wales? A company that invests billions in Net Zero and creating a brighter energy future? 

Imagine being paid over £29,000 a year while you train, with free food, accommodation, and travel included. The training is carried out through a combination of courses run at our Global Technical Training Centre of Excellence and on-site training. 

Our three-year Higher Apprenticeship Overhead Line programme will train you to become an engineer in one of our Overhead Line teams.  

During the programme you'll gain comprehensive knowledge of Overhead Lines, the types of conductors, fittings and insulator systems that are installed. You’ll also gain knowledge regarding safety from the system, general safety, overhead line refurbishment & maintenance methods, technical support, 3rd Party requests and fault fixing.  

This is a job where the decisions you make will impact the transmission of electricity in England and Wales for the next 40 or 50 years. You'll be involved in delivering maintenance work, replacing and refurbishing assets, and resolving mechanical and electrical issues. Your role will also contribute to connecting renewable energy from sources like wind and solar farms to the transmission network.

Eventually, you may even be an Overhead Line Project Leader and taking responsibility for the safety of your co-workers

By the end of the programme, you'll hold an industry recognised Level 4 qualification, and most importantly, have a job waiting for you!

About You

You must live within 45 minutes of BS37 9TX to be considered for this role.

You're driven, proactive, and always seeking ways to improve. Building on your existing knowledge and skills is second nature to you, and you have the enthusiasm to take things to the next level. Communication comes naturally to you, and you know how to adapt your approach to connect with different people.

As a flexible multitasker, you can handle multiple responsibilities while paying great attention to detail. Academic brilliance isn't the only thing we're looking for; we value practical individuals with engineering mindsets who are eager to apply themselves.

Here's what you'll need:

•      Two A-Levels, with a grade of C or above in Maths or Physics, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification with a pass, which includes a Maths or Engineering module.
•      Five GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, including passes in Maths and English Language (grades 4/C or above) OR a Level 2 Pass in Functional Skills. 
•      You must be able to live away from home; primarily at our Eakring academy in Nottinghamshire. 
•      By the end of your first year, you’ll need a driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK.  

What You'll Get

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £29,819

• Year 2 - £31,660
• Year 3 - £33,627
• Apprenticeship completion - £45,521-£60k+

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 plus statutory holidays
•    Our double-matched pension contribution scheme 
•    There is the option to buy discounted National Grid shares
•    We’ll pay for one professional membership subscription
•    Company Car

About Us

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.
 

Our Values and Principles

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any adjustments that you require.

Further Information

You can only apply for one Apprentice opportunity during this recruitment cycle. We kindly ask that you review all our Apprentice opportunities and apply for the one that aligns closest with your aspirations and interests.
 

We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process. 

Assessment centres will be held between January - April 2025.

National Grid's Apprenticeship programme in the UK is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.

Applicants for our Apprenticeship programmes should be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship if you require a visa for our apprenticeship programmes.
Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as were not able to provide advice on this.
For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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