2026 Overhead Lines Advanced Apprenticeship, National Grid Energy Distribution (Midsomer Norton)

National Grid

Apprenticeship training to become an Overhead Linesperson building and maintaining power lines.

29 days ago ago

£18,514 - £43,491

Entry-level

Full Time

Midsomer Norton, England, United Kingdom

Field

Company Size

23,000 Employees

Service Specialisms

Engineering

Construction

Project Management

Technical Services

Consulting

Design

Operations and Maintenance

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Gas Transmission

Gas Distribution

Hydrogen Transmission

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Infrastructure

Role

Description

asset recording

plant recording

cable testing

earthing test

inspection maintenance

overhead construction

Requirements

gcse maths

gcse english

gcse science

safety awareness

communication

Benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Company

Overview

1990 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 1990 to deliver electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.

15,000 km

High-Voltage Network

Manages an extensive electricity transmission network of high-voltage lines across the UK.

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

£51B Investment

Green Infrastructure Commitment

The company has committed to investing £51 billion in green infrastructure projects by March 2029.

Net Zero 2050

Carbon Neutral Goal

Achieve net zero emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050.

60% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030-31 compared to the 2018-19 baseline.

99.4% Diversion

Construction Waste Management

99.4% of construction waste is diverted from landfill.

Inclusion & Diversity

Ranked #1 UK

Gender Equality Ranking

Recognized as the top company in the UK and ranked globally by Equileap in 2021.

84% Score

Workforce Disclosure Initiative

Achieved an 84% score in the Workforce Disclosure Initiative in 2022, reflecting strong progress in inclusion and diversity practices.

#1 in Times Top 50

Gender Equality Employer Ranking

Named the number one employer for gender equality in the Times Top 50 Employers list for 2023.

Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index

Index Inclusion

Included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index, recognizing commitment to transparent reporting and advancing women's equality.

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