Electricity Distribution Worker

Typical Salary

£16,000 To £35,000

Typical Hours

42 to 44 a week

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on a rota

How To Become a Electricity Distribution Worker

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
applying directly

College / University

You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills needed to apply for a trainee job. Relevant courses include:

Level 2 Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology
Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

Apprenticeship

You could get into this career by completing a power network craftsperson advanced apprenticeship or a higher apprenticeship for electrical power network engineers.

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

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.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
knowledge of public safety and security
persistence and determination
excellent verbal communication skills
thinking and reasoning skills
ambition and a desire to succeed
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties may include:

keeping equipment in good working order
switching operations
installing and dismantling equipment like transmission cables
assembling or removing components
adjusting and configuring electrical systems
finding and diagnosing faults
inspecting and testing cables and other equipment

Working Environment

You could work in remote rural areas.

Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, at height and physically demanding.

You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can get more advice about working in the power industry from the Talent Source Network and National Grid.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need to:

be able to cope with working at height