Overhead Lines Craftsperson (Wolverhampton) - Advanced Apprentice

£21,000

About The Role     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 WV10 7JB 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.   About You You are driven and proactive, with an appetite for continuous improvement. You know how to build on your existing knowledge and skills and have the enthusiasm to run with things and to try to make them better. You’re articulate and know how to communicate appropriately with different people.   You are a flexible multitasker who can do multiple jobs at the same time and still pay great attention to detail. It’s doesn’t matter if you’re not academically dazzling; we want practical people with engineering mindsets who are really keen to apply themselves.    Our Advanced Apprenticeships are for people who have five GCSEs, including passes in Maths and English graded 4/C or above.   By the end of your first year, you’ll need a driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK.    You must be able to live away from home; primarily at our Eakring academy.   What You'll Get After all of this fantastic training and experience, you will want to spend the next few years putting this all into practice and continuing to build on your technical capability acquiring further technical certificates and qualifications. The Power Network Advanced Apprenticeship is a level 3 programme designed to provide the skills and knowledge to work in the specialist area of expertise within the power network industry and develop apprentices into skilled craftsperson’s within Electricity Transmission. From there your opportunities within National Grid are endless, with a wide range of potential career options. You will receive a starting salary of £21,164 as well as 26 days' holiday. You will also have access to a number of additional benefits such as a competitive pension scheme as well as free full board accommodation whilst at our academy and we’ll cover travel costs associated with your training too. About Us National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow. In the UK, we 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. 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 At National Grid, through listening to what our customers need, every day we do the right thing and find a better way. As a National Grid employee, you’ll treat our customers as a priority, taking time to listen and work with them to help give them the best experience we possibly can. You’ll need to be proactive and flexible in your approach and continually look for ways to exceed their expectations – sometimes in unexpected and helpful ways. You’ll provide accessible information when our customers need it and make things simple by using your expertise to guide them. Above all, you’ll follow through on your promises to deliver value, drive efficiency and give them a great customer experience. We offer inclusion and diversity training for everyone here at National Grid, with a view to building an inclusive working environment and developing all our employees. Training opportunities range from unconscious bias and reverse mentoring to targeted training initiatives which are tailored to support our diverse and innovative work force. Further Information National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process. At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

Overhead Lines Craftsperson (Hertfordshire, Stevenage) - Advanced Apprentice

£21,000

About The Role 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 SG9 0JA 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. About You You are driven and proactive, with an appetite for continuous improvement. You know how to build on your existing knowledge and skills and have the enthusiasm to run with things and to try to make them better. You’re articulate and know how to communicate appropriately with different people.  You are a flexible multitasker who can do multiple jobs at the same time and still pay great attention to detail. It’s doesn’t matter if you’re not academically dazzling; we want practical people with engineering mindsets who are really keen to apply themselves.    Our Advanced Apprenticeships are for people who have five GCSEs, including passes in Maths and English graded 4/C or above.   By the end of your first year, you’ll need a driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK.    You must be able to live away from home; primarily at our Eakring academy.  What You'll Get After all of this fantastic training and experience, you will want to spend the next few years putting this all into practice and continuing to build on your technical capability acquiring further technical certificates and qualifications. The Power Network Advanced Apprenticeship is a level 3 programme designed to provide the skills and knowledge to work in the specialist area of expertise within the power network industry and develop apprentices into skilled craftsperson’s within Electricity Transmission. From there your opportunities within National Grid are endless, with a wide range of potential career options. You will receive a starting salary of £21,164 as well as 26 days' holiday. You will also have access to a number of additional benefits such as a competitive pension scheme as well as free full board accommodation whilst at our academy and we’ll cover travel costs associated with your training too. About Us   National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow. In the UK, we 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. 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 At National Grid, through listening to what our customers need, every day we do the right thing and find a better way. As a National Grid employee, you’ll treat our customers as a priority, taking time to listen and work with them to help give them the best experience we possibly can. You’ll need to be proactive and flexible in your approach and continually look for ways to exceed their expectations – sometimes in unexpected and helpful ways. You’ll provide accessible information when our customers need it and make things simple by using your expertise to guide them. Above all, you’ll follow through on your promises to deliver value, drive efficiency and give them a great customer experience. We offer inclusion and diversity training for everyone here at National Grid, with a view to building an inclusive working environment and developing all our employees. Training opportunities range from unconscious bias and reverse mentoring to targeted training initiatives which are tailored to support our diverse and innovative work force. Further Information National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process. At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

Overhead Lines Craftsperson (South Gloucestershire) - Advanced Apprentice

£21,000

About The Role 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 BS37 9TX 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. About You You are driven and proactive, with an appetite for continuous improvement. You know how to build on your existing knowledge and skills and have the enthusiasm to run with things and to try to make them better. You’re articulate and know how to communicate appropriately with different people.   You are a flexible multitasker who can do multiple jobs at the same time and still pay great attention to detail. It’s doesn’t matter if you’re not academically dazzling; we want practical people with engineering mindsets who are really keen to apply themselves.    Our Advanced Apprenticeships are for people who have five GCSEs, including passes in Maths and English graded 4/C or above.   By the end of your first year, you’ll need a driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK.    You must be able to live away from home; primarily at our Eakring academy.   What You'll Get After all of this fantastic training and experience, you will want to spend the next few years putting this all into practice and continuing to build on your technical capability acquiring further technical certificates and qualifications. The Power Network Advanced Apprenticeship is a level 3 programme designed to provide the skills and knowledge to work in the specialist area of expertise within the power network industry and develop apprentices into skilled craftsperson’s within Electricity Transmission. From there your opportunities within National Grid are endless, with a wide range of potential career options. You will receive a starting salary of £21,164 as well as 26 days' holiday. You will also have access to a number of additional benefits such as a competitive pension scheme as well as free full board accommodation whilst at our academy and we’ll cover travel costs associated with your training too. About Us National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow. In the UK, we 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. 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 At National Grid, through listening to what our customers need, every day we do the right thing and find a better way. As a National Grid employee, you’ll treat our customers as a priority, taking time to listen and work with them to help give them the best experience we possibly can. You’ll need to be proactive and flexible in your approach and continually look for ways to exceed their expectations – sometimes in unexpected and helpful ways. You’ll provide accessible information when our customers need it and make things simple by using your expertise to guide them. Above all, you’ll follow through on your promises to deliver value, drive efficiency and give them a great customer experience. We offer inclusion and diversity training for everyone here at National Grid, with a view to building an inclusive working environment and developing all our employees. Training opportunities range from unconscious bias and reverse mentoring to targeted training initiatives which are tailored to support our diverse and innovative work force. Further Information National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process. At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.