Planning Engineer Higher Apprentice - Warwick
NATIONAL GRID PLC
Gallows Hill, CV34 6DA
Closes on Tuesday 28 January
Posted on 19 December 2024
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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
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£29,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
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
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Monday – Friday, daytime hours (0800-1600, 0900-1700).
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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2 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
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.
- 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
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)
Desirable qualifications
A Level or equivalent in:
- 2 A-Levels incl either Maths, Computing or Science (grade A* - C)
BTEC or equivalent 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.
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 VAC1000293000.
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Closes on Tuesday 28 January
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