About The Role
Grain LNG Importation Terminal is currently a company of National Grid and is of strategic national importance to UK energy infrastructure and the 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, through unparalleled safety, reliability and efficiency.
Our Control & Instruments Team 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. The Team are part of the Terminal’s Maintenance Team and work alongside other departments and teams to achieve our goals.
This is an ideal role for a someone looking to become a Control & Instruments Technician within the Energy Industry with an interest in the following core behaviours:
Curiosity – An eager desire to learn and explore new things.
Problem Solving – Finding ways to overcome obstacles & find a solution to best resolves issues.
Communication – Using communication techniques in different ways.
Teamwork – Working as a group to complete tasks and achieve a common goal.
As an Advanced Apprentice you will experience a varied work life. No two days will be the same.
- Working in accordance with COMAH Safety Regulations to keep yourself, your colleagues & the public safe.
- Working on instruments & gauges located at the top of the 50-meter-high storage tanks.
- Shadowing experienced Technicians & Engineers to gain new skills and knowledge in the field.
- Working outdoors in various locations, embracing different weather conditions.
- Collaborating as an enthusiastic team player to achieve challenging tasks.
- Receive technical training to support your development & knowledge
- Receiving Health and Safety training including behavioural safety leading to role-specific authorizations.
Location:
Grain LNG Importation Terminal, Ilse of Grain, Kent.
About You
You will need a Maths and English Language GCSE at grade 4/C or higher (or equivalent e.g Level 2 functional skills).
What You'll Get
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £23,148.
As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Advanced Apprenticeship Programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:
26 days annual leave + statutory holidays
A competitive ‘match and double’ pension scheme
Sharesave Options, Plus Other Flexible Benefits
Two years of high-quality personal development
Extended Diploma in Instrumentation Control Engineering Maintenance (Level 3)
Engineering Manufacture, Engineering Maintenance (Level 3)
Opportunity to progress your further education during your Advanced Apprenticeship to HNC level
Apprenticeship duration: Typically, 4 Years
About National Grid
National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid 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 as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. 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.
Further Information
You can only apply for one Apprenticeship opportunity during this recruitment cycle.
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.
Assessment centres will be held between January - April 2025.
National Grid's Apprenticeship programme in the UK is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.
Applicants for our Apprenticeship programmes should be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship if you require a visa for our apprenticeship programmes.
Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as were not able to provide advice on this.
For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
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