As the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach has enabled us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing innovative solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence form the foundation of our company and guide the way we work and behave. At NG Bailey, we recognise the importance of having apprentices in our workforce. Our industry-leading approach develops the behaviours, skills, knowledge, and experience our apprentices need to build a successful career. We work in partnership with a national network of colleges to offer some of the best training in the industry. Apprenticeships are available for anyone over 16 years of age. They offer you the opportunity to earn a wage and work full time in your chosen trade area. This means you develop your skills in a real working environment from day one and are able put the skills you learn at college, directly into practice at work.
Are you looking to kick start your career as an Electrical Overhead Lines Person?
Do you want to work in a team directly involved in a diversity of overhead line projects, constructing and replacing out-dated networks
Do you want to work for an organisation that specialises in electrical design, providing solutions for connections, power generation, battery storage, standby power, and network operators such as Scottish Power?
If the answer to these questions is yes, then join Freedom and be part of the next generation of people who design, connect, build, maintain and renew electricity infrastructure.
We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our Freedom team. Here you will learn from the industry’s best, working with teams installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 400V to 33KV in a manner that delivers safe, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for the customer.
As an NG Bailey apprentice you will:
- Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country
- Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely
- Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people
- Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative.
You will learn to:
- Install and construct overhead electricity networks to relevant construction standards
- Erect poles, change transformers
- Learn to understand and adhere to risk assessments
- Use mobile lifting equipment
- Gain a NPTC chainsaw qualification
- Maintain site safety at all times
- Read and understand engineering drawings, wiring and circuit diagrams
- Use small hand tools such as and including, screwdrivers, pliers, grips, hammers, saws, etc
- Operate electrical 110v and battery powered tools such as SDS drills, combi drills, impact drivers, disc grinders etc.
We are looking for people who:
- Keen to learn and committed to NG Bailey values: Passion, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence
- Reliable, organised and consistently punctual
- Comfortable working indoors or outdoors in all weather
- Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home for college and work
- Enjoy practical, hands-on work with good coordination
- Work well in a team but can also act independently
- Able to follow instructions, stay calm under pressure and complete tasks safely
- Are happy working at height.
You will attend college to complete the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Power Industry Overhead Lines Person. In addition, you will regularly attend in-house training and development as part of the programme.
To apply you need:
To be aged 18 or over to work within high voltage power networks.
Able to safely distinguish colour-coded wiring and components.
To have a valid UK driving licence.
3 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Maths, Science.
Grade C/4 or above in Scottish National 5 or Scottish Intermediate (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science
Please note, to be eligible for an apprenticeship you:
- Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End-Point Assessment.
- Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
- Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship
Further eligibility details can be found online at https://guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory eligibility checks
Ready to apply?
If you are applying for this role, take a look at our application hints and tips for guidance on what good looks like. We receive a lot of applications, find out how you can make yours stand out.
Apprenticeship-Hints-and-Tips.pdf (ngbailey.com)
What happens next?
If we like what we see on your application, you will be invited to undertake a telephone interview. If we then wish to progress your application further, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre at which we will shortlist for final interviews.
PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE IF A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. EARLY APPLICATION IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED.
NG Bailey is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants will receive equal treatment within their application and selection process.
