Level 3 Electrical and Instrumentation Apprenticeship - Lockerley

Join us and help be the energy behind the change.

National Gas is the backbone of Britain's energy system. We're responsible for securing the UK's energy, whilst leading the way to a net-zero future.

This is a four year Electrical and Instrumentation Apprenticeship, where you’ll train at one of the sites in our West region, depending on your location. Throughout the programme, you’ll learn how to support the safe and reliable operation of our gas network.

National Gas runs the huge network of pipes that move gas around the UK, helping supply power stations, factories and around 23 million homes. As an apprentice, you become part of the team that keeps all of this running smoothly, which means your work actually helps keep the lights on and heating working for people across the country.

To kick‑start your Electrical and Instrumentation apprenticeship with National Gas, you’ll begin your journey at college, developing the core engineering knowledge and fundamentals that will set you up for success. This solid foundation will prepare you for the hands‑on experience to come, where you’ll later work alongside our skilled technicians and play a part in keeping our equipment running safely and reliably.

During the first six months of your apprenticeship, you’ll be based full‑time at SETA College in Southampton, living Monday to Friday alongside other apprentices from across the country. This weekday residential setup gives you focused time during the working week to grow your technical skills, build confidence and learn as part of a supportive cohort, while still returning home oughout this period, you’ll stay closely connected with National Gas through regular check‑ins with your local team, ensuring you feel supported and on track.

After completing this initial learning phase, you’ll return to site to put your knowledge into practice, developing real hands‑on experience with our expert technicians.

By the end of the programme, you’ll learn how to repair, test and maintain the electrical power, control and protection systems that keep our sites running safely. You’ll gain hands on experience with instrumentation, working on the sensors and monitoring tools that tell us how our pipes and compressors are performing, helping the whole network operate at its best. So, you’ll need to enjoy practical work and be curious about how things work.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll build confidence working safely in hazardous areas and following the essential safety standards that protect our people and sites.

You’ll develop skills in:

• Using modern electrical, control and monitoring technologies
• Carrying out routine maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment
• Working with pressure, flow and temperature sensors
• Fault finding with specialist tools and control system data
• Completing key health and safety tasks, including risk assessments

Your day to day could include checking and calibrating sensors, testing circuits, diagnosing faults, supporting planned maintenance or helping technicians during equipment upgrades. No two days will be the same, and you’ll quickly grow your skills working with real equipment in real environments.

We’ll look to review your progress at regular intervals, providing feedback and guiding your development. You’ll have a tailored personalised plan that ensures you have appropriate support and training.

You’re able to start this apprenticeship straight from school at age 16.

If you’re ready to kick‑start your career with top‑notch training and hands‑on‑experience, this is a great time to join National Gas. A willingness to learn and put yourself out there will be essential for making the most of this opportunity and give you the tools you’ll need to set yourself up for an exciting and long‑lasting career with us.

This apprenticeship is perfect for someone who is proactive, likes hands‑on practical work and thrives on ‘getting stuck in’. You’ll be curious about how things work and enjoy problem solving. You’ll take pride in your work and be excited by the opportunity to learn how we keep energy flowing safely and efficiently.

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