Planning Engineer Higher Apprentice - Warwick

Planning Engineer Higher Apprentice - Warwick

Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA

Division: Higher Apprenticeship Programme

Job Function:

When you join our 24-month Higher Apprenticeship Programme as a Network Outage Planning Engineer, you’ll have a mixture of formal training and education, alongside office-based experience where you will be able to put the new skills and knowledge acquired from the scheme into practice. This role is a dynamic and varied role, requiring advanced organisation skills, customer and stakeholder management and a keen drive to take ownership and make intelligent decisions to support the delivery of National Grid’s portfolio of works.

Responsibilities:

• Receive specialist training at National Grid Training Academy in Eakring, Nottinghamshire.
• Gain on-the-job experience at our office headquarters in Warwick.
• Do in-house projects to develop knowledge and skills.
• Be exposed to various departments and extensive networking opportunities.
• Learn about Operational Planning and Delivery Optimisation teams in Electricity Transmission business.
• Be trained on processes, procedures, systems, and working practices.
• Have the opportunity to spend time at Substation compounds with Engineers and Fitters.
• Get hands-on experience and practical skills development.

Location: The roles are based in Warwick. We offer flexible, hybrid working.

About you

• You will need to have a GCSE in English Language AND in Math (including Level 2 functional skills) at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
• 2 A levels / A2: Grades A* - C (including Maths or Physics) OR Level 3 in an Engineering discipline at grade Merit or higher (other equivalent qualifications may be considered).
• Have or working towards a full UK driving licence.

What you'll get

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £29,819. As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Higher Apprenticeship Programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:

• 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays
• A competitive ‘match and double’ pension scheme
• Sharesave options, plus other flexible benefits
• Two years of high-quality personal development
• Full board accommodation whilst at our Academy and Aston University
• Gain a HNC in Electrical Systems Engineering HTQ

About National Grid

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. 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. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

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.

Our Values and Principles

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any adjustments that you require.

Further Information

You can only apply for one Apprenticeship opportunity during this recruitment cycle.

We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.

Assessment centres will be held between January - April 2025.

National Grid's Apprenticeship programme in the UK is 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.

Applicants for our Apprenticeship programmes should be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship if you require a visa for our apprenticeship programmes. Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we are not able to provide advice on this. For information about visas please visit this link.