Work at the heart of National Grid
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?
On this apprenticeship you will be working towards a Level 3 Power Network Craftsperson qualification.
You will also be paid over £21,000 a year while you train, with free food, accommodation, and travel.
Our three-year Advanced Apprenticeship will train you to become a craftsperson providing site support to our Overhead Line network.
As an Advanced Apprentice Overhead Lines Craftsperson you will be tasked to undertake a wide range of duties whilst working at height on OHL Assets including fault investigation, repair, safe and reliable operation and routine inspections. You will be working outside in all weathers to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Electricity Transmission system.
In order to promptly address critical operations, it's vital to be within a 45 minute proximity of the IP8 4JL postcode
Whilst on programme an Advanced Apprentice Craftsperson can typically expect to;
• Work in accordance with safe practices and procedures, carry out risk assessments including checking the structures to be climbed and the working conditions while working at height.
• Climb steel towers to install, maintain, test, repair and dismantle overhead line plant and equipment safely at height, solving problems in an organised and practical way.
• Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to remote job sites.
• Safely operating plant and equipment such as winches, Telehandlers and MEWPs.
• Shadow experienced linesperson to gain new skills and knowledge whilst in the field.
• Gain new skills and knowledge via training at our Nottinghamshire based training centre.
• Working outdoors in a variety of locations.
• Work as an enthusiastic team player to achieve challenging tasks.
• Receive Health and Safety training leading to role specific authorisations.
• Be away from home and work in a variety of zones/geographical area to develop skills.