Outage Planning Engineer Higher Apprentice, Network Operations, Warwick

As a Higher Apprentice Outage Planning Engineer at National Grid, you'll join the Electricity Transmission Network Operations and Intelligence team to help plan and manage power outages so essential maintenance can happen with minimal disruption to our customers.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Work in collaboration with substation crews to plan essential maintenance outages that keep the network safe and reliable.
• Work with key stakeholders to make sure the system is ready and accessible for planned works.
• Assess risks and complete assessments to help make smart decisions to avoid unexpected issues.
• Respond to critical faults fast, adjusting plans to keep everything running smoothly.
• Explain the ‘why’ behind the work, showing the value and impact of each outage.

What You'll Need to Apply:

• You will have a minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English, Maths and a Science.
• Have or be predicted to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above including Maths or Physics OR BTEC National Certificate OR Diploma Level 3 in a STEM discipline at Grade Merit or Distinction.
• While not essential, a valid UK driving licence is desirable. Candidates should be willing to work towards obtaining one within the first 12 months of joining the programme.
• You don’t need prior work experience; the determination and will to succeed is far more important as we will teach you everything you need to know.

The role will provide you with a variety of skills including transferrable skills to support your career development within National Grid.

Location: This role is based in the office headquarters in Warwick and offers flexible, hybrid working. You will also spend time at Loughborough College to study for your HTQ in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering and our National Grid Training Academy in Eakring, Nottinghamshire to complete a variety of in-house, specialist training programmes.

What You'll Get In Return:

• We are proud to offer a starting salary of £32,719 this apprenticeship, with annual salary increases throughout the programme.
• Upon successful completion of your two year apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, HTQ in Electrical / Electronic Engineering.
• 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
• A competitive pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work and holiday buy/sell schemes.
• The opportunity to participate in our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
• You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience.
• A permanent position upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

About the Apprenticeship Programme:

As part of this apprenticeship, you will study for a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, developing the knowledge and technical skills needed to help maintain and enhance National Grid's critical energy infrastructure. Throughout the programme, you will study a range of subjects, including:

• Electrical and electronic engineering principles
• Engineering mathematics and design
• Power systems and electrical machines
• Automation, control systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Modern engineering technologies and embedded systems
• Project delivery and continuous improvement
• Safe working practices within a critical national infrastructure environment

Alongside your studies, you'll gain hands-on experience working with experienced engineers across National Grid's network, applying your learning to real projects that help keep energy flowing to millions of homes and businesses across the UK. By the end of the programme, you'll have achieved a nationally recognised Higher Technical Qualification and developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to begin a successful engineering career at National Grid.

About National Grid:

National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across England and Wales. We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving apprentices, undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.

More Information:

You can apply for only one opportunity across all Early Careers and Career Changer programmes. Before applying, please carefully review all available programmes and choose the one that best matches your interests and career goals. We recruit on a rolling basis across our Early Careers Roles. We may close our vacancies early once we have enough applications. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible. National Grid's Early Careers opportunities in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme. Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin. Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we're not able to provide advice on this.