In addition to the below qualifications, you are required to hold a GCSE in English AND Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4) or the equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills qualification.
Our minimum entry criteria require the following qualifications (held or predicted):
- 2 A-Levels at grade A*-C, one of which must be Maths, Engineering, Electronics, or Physics
- OR a level 3 or above qualification in an Engineering based subject which contains Electrical or Electronic modules.
- OR HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- You are comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced operational environment where priorities can change quickly and decisions have real-world impact. Strong communication skills, resilience and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure are essential, alongside a commitment to safety and collaborative working.
- You must be able to travel to and work from a variety of National Grid depots and operational locations throughout the apprenticeship to gain the practical experience required to complete the programme.
If your qualifications are predicted, you must receive your confirmed results prior to the commencement of the scheme.
If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.
Whatever qualifications you hold, we will need to see evidence of them for you to be considered. If possible, please upload evidence of the required qualifications with your application. These can be scanned or photographed and attached as a PDF document.
Start date is September 2027. Please note that we are unable to accommodate any annual leave during these first 12 weeks of training. Annual leave whilst working within the scheme period will need to be agreed at suitable times to coincide with the training programme.
If you are offered a position, you may be required to undertake and successfully complete a BS7858 security screening check before commencing in the role, with a National Security Vetting SC check being completed within the first twelve months as a condition of appointment.
As the post you are applying for attracts a National Security Vetting clearance there are further eligibility requirements, information can be found on the gov.uk website. To meet national security vetting requirements, you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years for Security Clearance (SC) prior to the date of application. There are exceptions to this however and examples of these include:
- you have been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
- you were studying abroad
- you were living overseas with parents
If you have any further queries relating to National Security Vetting, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk
