Energy Industry Trainee

16 hours ago


East Midlands, United Kingdom National Grid plc Full time
Transforming Energy Futures

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Substation Advanced Apprentice.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Department: Advanced Apprenticeships

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to start their career in the energy industry. As a Substation Advanced Apprentice, you will be trained to become a craftsperson in our substations.

You will learn maintenance techniques for power transformers, main connections, terminals, and various types of joints. Following strict safety guidelines, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and monitoring of high-voltage substation equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, disconnectors, compressors, and auxiliary systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintenance, repair, and monitoring of high-voltage substation equipment
  • Learning maintenance techniques for power transformers, main connections, terminals, and various types of joints
Requirements
  • 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
  • By the end of your first year, you will need a driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK
What We Offer

We are proud to offer a competitive salary of £23,148.

In addition to your salary, you will receive:

  • 26 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
  • A double-matched pension contribution scheme
  • The option to buy discounted National Grid shares
  • We'll pay for one professional membership subscription
  • A company car
About Us

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. 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.

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.



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