Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines and cables that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.
Average salary (a year)
£23000.0 to £42000.0 (starter to experienced)
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 42.0 a week
You could work
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on a rota
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills needed to apply for a trainee distribution worker job.
Relevant courses include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You could apply to do an advanced apprenticeship, such as:
You could also do an Electrical Power Networks Engineer Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.
These apprenticeships can take up to 3 years to complete and combine on-the-job training with off-site study.
You'll usually need:
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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 might be able to apply for jobs directly if you've got experience and qualifications in electrical engineering or maintenance work from another industry.
Power industry employers welcome applications from ex-military personnel who have developed technical skills during their time in the armed forces.
You can get more advice about working in the power industry from Energy & Utilities Careers & Jobs and National Grid .
You'll need:
You'll need to:
As an electricity distribution worker, you would:
We've identified this as a potential green job
For an electricity distribution worker to be a green job, you could:
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.
With experience and extra training, you could become:
