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National GridLincoln, England, United Kingdom- Full-time
About us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts.
Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable future. In fleet our net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for apprentices to join us.
NGED own and operate one of the largest in-house maintained fleets in the UK, which includes industry leading volumes of EV adoption and ownership. Our Transport team consists of over 100 colleagues, this includes a network of 33 Transport Workshops across our regions and a dedicated back-office fleet administration department.
About the Role
The apprenticeship programme will take approximately 3.5 years to complete. You’ll earn while you learn developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a Vehicle Mechanic. Your Training will include periods of on-the-job training at one of our Fleet workshops. You will be working alongside and learning from experienced and qualified Mechanics, in addition you will attend a technical college for block release study periods, ultimately achieving a Level 3 Qualification in Light Vehicle Mechanics.
A vehicle Mechanic uses their mechanical skills and knowledge to ensure that our fleet is operational 24 / 7 – 365, thus enabling our teams to deliver a service to the communities and customer’s we serve. That means taking responsibility for safety, ensuring legal compliance and delivering it all cost-effectively.
Join us, and we will see you using your skills and participate in activities on our fleet such as;
- Carrying out routine repair and maintenance on a wide variety of vehicles, plant and ancillary equipment, which includes : Electric, ICE, Heavy goods, Cranes, Loaders, Generators, Trailers, etc.
- Preparing and presenting vehicles for annual testing.
- Road testing, diagnosing and repairing of vehicle faults using the latest diagnostic equipment.
- Attending breakdowns; recovery of broken down or accident damaged vehicles.
- Fabrication and modification of vehicles – to include welding techniques.
What You'll Need
Our minimum entry criteria require the following qualifications (held or predicted) :
You can also apply with a recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering plus GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in Maths and English. Please note : Electrical Installation qualifications are not accepted as an equivalent to Electrical Engineering qualifications and as a result you will be required to meet the minimum entry requirements detailed above. Whatever qualifications you hold, we will need to see evidence of them for you to be considered. Evidence of your qualification certificates will be required prior to appointment.
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 2025 . Please note that we are unable to accommodate any annual leave during these first 12 weeks of training.
Please only submit one application. If you appear to be a good match for more than one location, we will consider your suitability during the process. Multiple applications will not be considered.
What You'll Get
Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition, which is why we offer a competitive starting salary of £17,649. You will then see your salary increase as you become more experienced, following the timeline below :
In addition to this, you will also receive the following benefits :
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
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
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’re not able to provide advice on this - For information about visas please visit https : / / www.gov.uk / browse / visas-immigration / work-visas
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