You can get into this job through:
Entry requirements:
You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills needed to apply for a trainee job. Relevant courses include:
Entry requirements:
You could apply to do an advanced apprenticeship, such as:
You could also do a Electrical Power Networks Engineer Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.
These apprenticeships can take up to 3 years to complete.
Entry requirements:
If you're already working in the power industry, you may be able to apply for a place on an engineering training programme run by your employer.
You may be able to apply for jobs if you've got experience in electrical engineering maintenance work from another industry, or from the armed forces.
Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Skills:Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.
In your day-to-day duties you could:
Location : You could work in remote rural areas.
Environment : Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, at height and physically demanding.
Uniform : You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.