General information

Vacancy details

Job Title

2025 OVERHEAD LINES Apprenticeship Programme

Contractual hours

37.00

Vacancy location

Location

NORTHERN IRELAND, Northern Ireland, NIE Various NI

Candidate criteria

Minimum Level of Education Required

GCSE (or equivalent)

Shortlisting Criteria

Please download and save the candidate briefing document for future reference to refer to throughout the recruitment process.


Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application:
• 16 by the start date (September 2025)
• Have, or expect to achieve 3 GCSES including Maths, English and a STEM related subject at grade D or above (or equivalent)
• Must live within 30 miles travelling distance as measured by the AA Route Planner via the ‘shortest route' selection on the website from our Belfast (Dargan), Omagh, Enniskillen and Craigavon locations.
• Hold a full current driving licence or be willing to obtain a driving licence as soon as possible

Following completion of the Overhead Lines Apprentice Programme employees will work across a number of our teams based in Omagh, Craigavon, Belfast (Dargan) and Enniskillen. It is proposed that we will appoint a number of Linespersons, post apprenticeship, into each work team location however this may change in line with business needs.

The locations specified will enable NIE Networks to meet its key customer service requirements and deliver effective services to customers, particularly in respect of the need to respond promptly to Fault & Emergency requirements.

Personal Competencies

• Integrity
• Flexiblity & adaptability
• Interpersonal skills
• Personal Effectiveness

Employment Details

Contract Hours

37.00

Salary

Entry salary of £16,714 plus annual bonus depending on role with set milestones for pay progression

Benefits

- IET accredited apprenticeship programme
- Earn while you learn, no student debt
- Entry salary of £16,714 plus annual bonus depending on role with set milestones for pay progression
- Salary of £30,000+ upon completion
- 34 days leave rising to 38 days (on service)
- Professionally accredited qualification in a dynamic industry
- Award winning apprenticeship programme with bespoke training facilities and specialised instructors
- Employer matched pension contributions up to 8%

Attachments

Attachment

Apprenticeship Programme 2025 - Role Specification v2 (Save for your future reference).pdf (1018 Kb)