Outage Planning Engineer Apprentice, Network Operations

About the role

As an Outage Planning Engineer Higher Apprentice 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.

At National Grid we utilise advanced technologies and maintain clear communication channels to enhance system reliability and customer satisfaction during outages. As an Outage Planning Engineer Higher Apprentice, you would play a crucial role in enabling us to do this.

Within this role you will gain experience in creating detailed plans for scheduled power outages, mapping out which lines are affected, what work needs doing, and when it will happen. Working closely with customers, regulators and neighbouring utilities you will ensure everything runs smoothly – it’s all about smart planning, clear communication and keeping the electricity flowing.

• 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 that 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.

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 at the National Grid Training Academy in Eakring, Nottinghamshire to complete a variety of in‑house, specialist training programmes.

• 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 a BTEC National Certificate or Diploma Level 3 in a STEM discipline at Grade Merit or Distinction.
• You will need to have a valid UK driving licence within the first 12 months of starting the programme.

You don’t need prior work experience; determination and will to succeed are far more important, as we will teach you everything you need to know. The role will provide you with a variety of skills, including transferable ones, to support your career development within National Grid.

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £31,310 for this apprenticeship, which will increase annually.

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 great rewards and benefits:

• Upon successful completion of your 2‑year apprenticeship, you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification: a Level 4 HTQ in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering.
• 26 days of annual leave + statutory holidays.
• Pension scheme and sharesave options.
• Flexible benefits, including cycle‑to‑work and buy‑sell holiday.
• Opportunity to enrol in our sharesave/share incentive plans.
• You’ll develop well‑rounded skills through practical experience.
• A permanent position upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

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 doesn’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 touch the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll shape the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

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