Power Grid Trainee

3 weeks ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom National Grid plc Full time
Job Overview

We are National Grid, a leading company in the energy sector, investing heavily in Net Zero and creating a brighter energy future.

Salary Details

The estimated salary for this position is £23,148 per year, with additional benefits.

About the Role

This three-year Advanced Apprenticeship programme will train you to become a skilled craftsman in our substations. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and monitoring of high-voltage substation equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, disconnectors, compressors, and auxiliary systems.

You will be trained through a combination of courses and on-site training on real transmission equipment in a live substation environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintenance techniques for power transformers, main connections, terminals, and various types of joints.
  • Monitoring of high-voltage substation equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, disconnectors, compressors, and auxiliary systems.
Benefits

We offer a competitive starting salary, plus benefits including:

  • 26 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
  • Double-matched pension contribution scheme
  • Option to buy discounted National Grid shares
  • Paid professional membership subscription
  • Company Car


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