- An interest in telecommunications
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Passion for technology and why things work
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 Mathematics, Physics, ICT, Computing or Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or Design and Technology.
- OR a level 3 or above qualification in a relevant subject to those listed above.
Please ensure that you provide details of your qualifications within your application and be prepared to provide proof of these qualifications upon request.
If your qualifications are predicted, you must receive your confirmed results prior to the commencement of the scheme.
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.
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 oversees 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 further queries relating to NSV, please email: nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk
In addition, 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.
Start date September 2027. Please note that we are unable to accommodate any annual leave during these first 12 weeks of training.
