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KEYFACTS
Location:
Sindlesham, Nr Wokingham
Wage:
£29,819 a year
Possible Start Date:
08-09-2025
Working Week:
Typically 9.00am - 5.00pm, subject to business requirements.
Apprenticeship Framework:
Engineering and manufacturing
Level:
Higher
Duration:
2 Years
APPRENTICESHIPSUMMARY
Our two- year programme gives you the opportunity to develop your skills as a Power System Engineer through on the job learning with our experienced experts, and through studying for an HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic). If you are successful, we will progress you to a Level 5 HND on completion of the Level 4.
As a Trainee Power System Engineer, you will join the Electricity Control Centre in Wokingham, Berkshire. We’re re responsible for operating Great Britain’s electricity transmission network and energy – planning and managing its live operation – we keep things running smoothly 24/7, 365 days a year.
Key tasks:
- Transmission network planning and modelling
- Fault analysis and review
- System operation support
- Critical system management and resilience
- Operational project support
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join the Electricity System Operations team working with external stakeholders such as Power Distribution Network Operators and Power Generators.
REQUIREMENTS ANDPROSPECTS
DESIRED SKILLS & PERSONAL Qualities:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Things to consider
We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process. You can only apply for one graduate opportunity during this recruitment cycle.ABOUT THEEMPLOYER
National Energy System Operator (NESO)
National Energy System Operator (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030. NESO recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.