Planning Engineer Higher Apprentice - Warwick

NATIONAL GRID PLC

Gallows Hill, CV34 6DA

Closes on Tuesday 28 January

Posted on 23 December 2024


Summary

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.

Annual wage
£29,000 a year

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25 days holiday Pensions and share-option scheme Flexible Benefits & Working Close mentorship and regular feedback Volunteering opportunities

Training course
Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, daytime hours (08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00).

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

When you join our 24-month Higher Apprenticeship Programme as a Network Outage Planning Engineer, you’ll have a mixture of formal training and education, alongside office-based experience where you will be able to put the new skills and knowledge acquired from the scheme into practice. 

This role is a dynamic and varied role, requiring advanced organisation skills, customer and stakeholder management and a keen drive to take ownership and make intelligent decisions to support the delivery of National Grid’s portfolio of works.  

When you're on the programme you will:

Receive specialist training at National Grid Training Academy in Eakring, Nottinghamshire.

Duties will include:

  • Gain on-the-job experience at our office headquarters in Warwick
  • Do in-house projects to develop knowledge and skills
  • Be exposed to various departments and extensive networking opportunities
  • Learn about Operational Planning and Delivery Optimisation teams in Electricity Transmission business
  • Be trained on processes, procedures, systems, and working practices
  • Have the opportunity to spend time at substation compounds with engineers and fitters
  • Get hands-on experience and practical skills development

Where you’ll work

National Grid House

Warwick Technology Park

Gallows Hill

CV34 6DA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

NATIONAL GRID PLC

Your training course

Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Your training plan

Electrical Power Networks Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Training schedule has yet to be agreed
  • Details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • 5 GCSES (or equivalent) incl. Maths and English (grade 4 and above)

A Level in:

  • 2 A-Levels incl either Maths, Computing or Science (grade A* - C)

BTEC in:

  • Engineering (Any), Computing or Business (grade Merit or Distinction)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Patience
  • Adaptable
  • Safety
  • Reliable
  • Responsible

About this company

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.

https://www.nationalgrid.com/uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join National Grid as a Connections Engineer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NATIONAL GRID PLC

box.ukapprentices@nationalgrid.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000293449.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 28 January

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