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.
By the end of this three-year Higher Apprenticeship, you'll achieve a Bespoke National Grid Level 4 qualification in Electrical Power Network Engineering. This apprenticeship will train you to become a Telecoms engineer in one of our substations!
As a Telecoms Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of our electricity network. You'll work behind the scenes, managing our communication systems, fixing faults, ensuring contractors' safety, and safeguarding the network against cyber-attacks.
You'll be involved in supporting the replacement of Telecoms Equipment, ensuring it meets the evolving demands for years to come. You'll learn about metering, telephone systems, communication routes to SCADA, the system that controls all equipment on a substation.
As National Grid strengthens its defense against cyber-attacks, this apprenticeship will provide opportunities for you to learn about the cutting-edge technology involved in safeguarding our systems.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll develop skills in planning and managing works, sourcing replacement equipment, establishing safe systems of work, and maintaining organised documentation. Effective communication and building relationships with customers and external contractors will be crucial in delivering these services.
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.
You must live within 45 minutes of SA5 7PD 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.
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £29,819
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
