Bright sparks wanted: National Grid seeks new apprentices
AN APPRENTICESHIP scheme is looking for people who have the power … it’s with the National Grid.
The company is looking to take on 16 trainees for its power system engineer high apprenticeship programme, based in Wokingham or Warwick.
The apprentices will get an opportunity to study for a foundation degree in engineering while learning about the operations of the electricity system and helping build a greener energy future.
Technical training is delivered via national training centre, situated in Eakring, Nottinghamshire and is the only one of its kind in the UK.
Centre facilities include fully equipped training rooms, state of the art practical training workshops and residential accommodation for the trainees.
Huma Ali, Head of Human Resources at National Grid ESO, said: “At a time when young people can feel pressure to find engaging and exciting work opportunities, this apprenticeship programme is an amazing chance for people to take the first steps into their career.
“National Grid ESO wants to find the next generation of engineering problem-solvers, to help us lead the way to a net-zero carbon electricity grid of the very near future.
“This is a fantastic chance to earn a salary whilst gaining practical work experience and industry knowledge – plus receive a qualification at the end of it, without having to pay fees.”
National Grid ESO is the electricity system operator for Great Britain. It is responsible for moving electricity around the system to keep homes and businesses supplied with the energy they need 24 hours a day, seven days a week, always keeping supply and demand in balance.
It has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero.
It already operates the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world. It is also working to deliver zero carbon operation for periods by 2025, and to ensure 100% clean, green generation on the system by 2035.
Applicants will need a
GCSE in English language, and maths, both at grade C/4 or above, as well as at least two A-levels, with one either maths or physics, or a BTEC National Certificate or Diploma Level 3 in an Engineering discipline, an ONC in an electrical discipline, an HNC/HND in electrical engineering, or a degrees in maths, physics, chemistry, or engineering.
Applicants must hold a valid full UK car driving licence or be willing to learn to drive and hold a full UK licence three months before the start date.
The closing date for applications is Sunday,
March 13.