National Grid
2 active apprenticeships · Official website
About
National Grid owns and operates major electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure and supports the transition to a cleaner energy system. Its UK early-career offer includes advanced, higher and degree apprenticeships in engineering, commercial, finance, IT and digital disciplines.
Sector
Energy infrastructure and electricity networks
Employees
Not stated in the official careers sources reviewed; use the employer's latest annual report for current headcount.
National Grid UK Apprenticeships
Level
Advanced apprenticeships and Level 4–6 higher or degree apprenticeships
Typical salary
Varies significantly by programme and often increases during training; use the live role
Standard
Examples include Power Networks Craftsperson and standards across engineering, commercial, finance, IT and digital professions
Application tips
Start with the live National Grid vacancy, not an old profile. Confirm the exact duties, location, qualification, eligibility rules and closing arrangements for the pathway you intend to apply to: Electricity transmission and distribution engineering; Commercial; Finance; IT and digital; Business and project roles.
Prepare before the expected recruitment point. Current research indicates: Programmes open by business area and cohort through National Grid's early-careers site. Candidates should join alerts and monitor the dedicated apprenticeship page. Employers may close individual roles early once they have enough suitable applications.
Prepare specifically for the published selection process: Online application followed by role-specific online assessment, interview or assessment centre and pre-employment checks. Safety-critical routes may add medical, practical or licence requirements. Use official practice material where available, complete assessments independently and request reasonable adjustments before starting timed stages.
Build concise STAR examples that demonstrate the behaviours reflected in National Grid's culture: National Grid emphasises safety, public purpose, teamwork, technical excellence and the energy transition. Applicants should show careful risk awareness, practical problem solving and motivation to build reliable infrastructure for customers and communities. Show the situation, your personal action, the result and what you learned.
Tailor your commercial or technical preparation to the route. Understand what National Grid does, who its customers, clients or users are, and how the target team contributes. Avoid a generic answer that could be sent to any employer.
Do not guess missing information. The current entry position is: Requirements vary by route and can include relevant GCSEs or A levels, a driving licence, travel, working outdoors, medical or safety checks and the right to work. Engineering roles can have strict subject requirements. Re-check the live vacancy for salary, grades, right-to-work and residency rules, start date, study provider and apprenticeship standard immediately before publishing or applying.
Culture
National Grid emphasises safety, public purpose, teamwork, technical excellence and the energy transition. Applicants should show careful risk awareness, practical problem solving and motivation to build reliable infrastructure for customers and communities.
Frequently asked questions
What apprenticeships does National Grid offer?
The researched employer offer is described as National Grid UK Apprenticeships. Relevant pathways include Electricity transmission and distribution engineering; Commercial; Finance; IT and digital; Business and project roles. Availability changes by intake, so only roles on the live careers site should be treated as open.
Where are National Grid apprenticeships based?
National Grid sites, training centres and offices across the UK. Not every pathway is available in every location, and hybrid working does not remove residency, travel or site-attendance requirements stated in the vacancy.
How long does the programme last and what qualification will I gain?
Typical duration: Commonly three years for advanced engineering, with higher and degree routes varying by standard. Qualification: Advanced apprenticeships and Level 4–6 higher or degree apprenticeships. The apprenticeship standard is: Examples include Power Networks Craftsperson and standards across engineering, commercial, finance, IT and digital professions
When do applications for National Grid open?
Programmes open by business area and cohort through National Grid's early-careers site. Candidates should join alerts and monitor the dedicated apprenticeship page. Applications can close before a nominal deadline, so candidates should prepare documents and assessment access in advance.
What are the entry requirements?
Requirements vary by route and can include relevant GCSEs or A levels, a driving licence, travel, working outdoors, medical or safety checks and the right to work. Engineering roles can have strict subject requirements. Applicants should also check age, residency, prior-learning, right-to-work, security-vetting and subject-specific rules in the exact vacancy.
What salary does National Grid pay apprentices?
Varies significantly by programme and often increases during training; use the live role. Where no stable figure is published, use the current vacancy rather than estimates from previous cohorts or third-party forums.
What does the application process involve?
Online application followed by role-specific online assessment, interview or assessment centre and pre-employment checks. Safety-critical routes may add medical, practical or licence requirements. Exact stages, pass marks and sequencing can change by programme, and applicants should not use leaked assessment material or submit responses produced by another person.
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