About the Role

The successful 4th year Advanced Apprentice candidate will be part of the Maintenance team at Grain LNG Importation Terminal, working alongside and supporting either the Mechanical Rotating Equipment, Mechanical Static Equipment or Control & Instrumentation teams who are responsible for maintaining the safe and reliable operation of Grain LNG’s assets through the effective completion of planned and corrective maintenance for the LNG Terminal.

During your 4th and final year of your Advanced Apprenticeship, you will be based at the LNG Terminal on the Ilse of Grain in Kent, training is provided on a day release timetable at a local independent college.

About National Grid Ventures

National Grid Ventures (NGV) which Grain LNG is a part of, is the competitive division of National Grid plc, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. It operates outside of National Grid’s core regulated businesses in the UK and US where it develops, operates, and invests in energy projects, technologies, and partnerships to accelerate the development of our clean energy future.

About Grain LNG

Grain LNG is the gateway connecting worldwide LNG to the European energy market, making a genuine difference to people's lives and is of strategic national importance to UK energy infrastructure and security of supply. We are the largest terminal in Europe and eighth largest in the world by tank capacity with a site that spans over 600 acres in total.

Grain LNG aims to be the foremost LNG importation terminal in the world, with a first-class team delivering high performance for our customers, communities, and National Grid, through unparalleled safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Grain LNG is committed to protecting the environment for future generations and supporting their energy needs, through being an innovative, socially responsible business.

4th Year Apprenticeship Framework

• An opportunity to complete and achieve a Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance along with an Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture (Engineering Maintenance).
• Complete the End Point Assessment based on your defined discipline.
• Learn to undertake a range of duties and tasks on the high pressure, cryogenic plant, and equipment.
• Understand about Process Safety, working under a permit and ISSOW, maintain site maintenance and operational records of work activities.
• Support the commissioning of new assets within the terminal while developing an understanding of how to identify the requirement to replace or upgrade existing plant and equipment within your technical area.
• Develop an understanding and learn about plans for Emergency, security, safety operational and environmental processes, and procedures.

At the end of your apprenticeship we aim to fill vacancies within our organisation, however there is no guarantee a position will be available at the Grain LNG Terminal.

What You'll Get

A superb opportunity to secure a specialist Level 3 Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

The opportunity to work on globally acknowledged and market leading high-profile business, spending time on site and in the classroom to gain the optimum knowledge and skills capability.

You will also have 26 days’ holiday and access to additional benefits, such as a competitive pension and share save schemes and many other benefit-based opportunities.

We’re proud to offer a competitive salary of £21,464 per annuum

Not applicable.

What You'll Need

5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above/4-9 GCSE including English Language and Mathematics with the addition of / Science being desirable..

Valid full UK car driving license or be willing to learn to drive and agree to secure a valid full UK car driving license within 12 months of joining the program.

About National Grid

National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We are an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.
In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Our values and principles

At National Grid, through listening to what our customers need, every day we do the right thing and find a better way.
As a National Grid employee, you’ll treat our customers as a priority, taking time to listen and work with them to help give them the best experience we possibly can. You’ll need to be proactive and flexible in your approach and continually look for ways to exceed their expectations – sometimes in unexpected and helpful ways. You’ll provide accessible information when our customers need it and make things simple by using your expertise to guide them.

Above all, you will follow through on your promises to deliver value, drive efficiency and give them a great customer experience.

We offer inclusion and diversity training for everyone here at National Grid, with a view to building an inclusive working environment and developing all our employees. Training opportunities range from unconscious bias and reverse mentoring to targeted training initiatives which are tailored to support our diverse and innovative work force.

More Information

This role will close in on 29th July 2024, however, we encourage you to apply as early as possible as we will close roles if they are filled earlier than the deadline.