Transmission Engineer Higher Apprentice - Ipswich
NATIONAL GRID PLC
Ipswich, IP8 4JL
Closes on Friday 28 February
Posted on 19 December 2024
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Summary
At National Grid, we see engineering as more than just a job - it's a legacy, a way to shape a brighter energy future and keep the lights on. Would you like to be part of it? How about working for a company that powers every single person in England and Wales? A company that invests billions in Net Zero and creating a sustainable energy future?
- Annual wage
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£29,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
You’ll get 26 days annual leave plus statutory holidays We have a double-matched pension contribution scheme There is the option to buy discounted National Grid shares We will pay for one professional membership subscription
- Training course
- Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled individual to join our team as an Apprentice Transmission Engineer. As part of this role, you will work closely with the National Grid Principal Designer Representative and provide comprehensive engineering support in your area of expertise.
In this role, you will
- Provide design assurance and support for projects
- Ensure the smooth progression of projects to the next stage and eventual commercial service.
- You will offer valuable design, obsolescence, and commissioning advice when required
As a Transmission Engineer, you will eventually lead and coordinate technical investigations within your area of expertise. Your expertise will also be instrumental in conducting audits and incident analysis to provide essential support for engineering and commissioning reviews. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to recommend performance improvements and provide assurance on the status of transmission engineering.
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.
Where you’ll work
Bramford Sub-Station
Bullen Lane, Bramford
Ipswich
IP8 4JL
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
Initially, you will be at our National Training Centre in Eakring, Nottinghamshire for your Induction period which is around six weeks, then periodically for technical training.
In the first year, you will spend 70% of your time at the Eakring Training Centre with the remaining 30% on site (gathering site-based experience).
Year two will be 50/50 at Eakring and on-site and in the
third year 70% on site and 30% at Eakring training centre.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- 5 GCSES (or equivalent) incl. Maths and English (grade 4 and above)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
- Either Maths, Physics or Engineering (grade C or aboe)
BTEC in:
- Engineering (Any) (grade Merit)
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Responsible
- Safety
Other requirements
You must be able to live away from home; primarily at our Eakring academy in Nottinghamshire. Food and accommodation are provided as standard.
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.
After this apprenticeship
By the end of the programme, you'll hold a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering and most importantly, have a job waiting for you!
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NATIONAL GRID PLC
box.ukapprentices@nationalgrid.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292890.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 28 February
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