Join Freedom and be part of the next generation of people who design, build, maintain and renew electricity infrastructure. Freedom specialises in electrical design, providing solutions for connections, power generation, battery storage, standby power, and network operators such as Scottish Power.

Requirements

• Essential qualifications:
  • GCSE in English (grade C/4 or above)
  • GCSE in Maths (grade C/4 or above)
  • GCSE in Science (grade C/4 or above)
• Skills:
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
• Other requirements:
  • To be aged 18 or over to work within high voltage power networks
  • Able to safely distinguish colour‑coded wiring and components
  • To have a valid UK driving licence
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Responsibilities

• Install and construct overhead electricity networks to relevant construction standards
• Erect poles, change transformers
• Learn to understand and adhere to risk assessments
• Use mobile lifting equipment
• Gain a NPTC chainsaw qualification
• Maintain site safety at all times
• Read and understand engineering drawings, wiring and circuit diagrams
• Use small hand tools such as and including, screwdrivers, pliers, grips, hammers, saws, etc.
• Operate electrical 110v and battery powered tools such as SDS drills, combi drills, impact drivers, disc grinders etc.
• Review drawings, instructions, or information to understand the task for example, work instructions, wiring diagrams, design specifications, utility plans, on-line search documents.
• Prioritise and plan work with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost.
• Identify and organise resources to complete tasks for example, consumables.
• Identify apparatus to be worked on.
• Conduct plant or vehicle checks.
• Receive and clear a safety document (permit to work). Brief a working party.
• Identify hazards and risks and apply control measures.
• Apply health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, safe access and egress, demarcate the work area, working at height, confined spaces, COSHH.
• Respond in the event of an emergency first aid situation including situations where there is electrical risk.
• Apply measures to leave power work environments in a safe and secure condition for example, anticlimbing guards, danger notices, barriers, lighting.
• Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste.
• Segregate waste for reuse, recycling, and waste transfer.
• Select, check, prepare, use or operate, and store personal tools and equipment.
• Use working at height equipment for example, mobile working platforms, scaffolding, ladders.
• Select, inspect, and use personal climbing equipment to access and manoeuvre to a work position at height on overhead line plant and apparatus.
• Fit and operate a rescue device at height.
• Select, check, and prepare resources.
• Record information.
• Identify areas for improvement. For example, in relation to quality, cost, time, safety, and environmental impact.
• Communicate with others to give and receive information for example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Apply team working principles.
• Report or escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
• Produce or amend documents for example, handover notes, procedures, reports.
• Use digital and information technology. Follow cyber security requirements.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Select and operate lifting equipment in overhead lines distribution work for example, cranes and winches.
• Carry out visual inspection to identify evidence of overhead services and buried utilities. Use locating equipment.
• Mark the position of services and sub-structures on the work site.
• Follow procedures for working on or in proximity to live apparatus.
• Select and use specialist LV live working PPE.
• Erect overhead lines plant and apparatus for example, poles, support mechanisms, stays.
• Install circuit main earths (CMEs) and additional (drain) earths.
• Install fixed earthing conductors and carry out earth electrode testing.
• Install cut outs.
• Install or replace conductors, insulators and ancillary equipment on overhead line plant or apparatus including sagging, tensioning and termination where required.
• Install, connect, and commission pole mounted plant and apparatus for example, transformers, pole mounted circuit breakers, and switchgear.
• Dismantle pole mounted plant and apparatus for example, transformers, pole mounted circuit breakers, and switchgear.
• Conduct pre-energisation tests.
• Conduct post-energisation (commissioning) checks.
• Perform testing procedures before and after switching operations.
• Interpret testing procedure results and action required.
• Operate switchgear and fuses making and breaking live conductor connections.
• Recognise fault conditions and identify the root cause.
• Replace components or resolve issues for example, replace high resistance joints or damaged conductor.
• Apply customer service techniques.
• Select and operate lifting equipment in overhead lines transmission work for example, cranes and winches.
• Check overhead line plant and apparatus is safe to access, install flag and check wristlets if required.
• Install access equipment for example, platforms, ladders, and spacer trollies.
• Install high voltage temporary earthing equipment.
• Carry out conductor compression jointing.
• Connect spacers to conductors.
• Test compression joints.

Benefits

• Competitive wage offered
• Pension and employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing/Volunteer days
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym memberships, shopping and Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Once qualified there is the potential of a permanent position within the company
• If you successful gain a permanent position there are many opportunities to advance your career

Application Process

• Closes on Sunday 5 April 2026
• After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
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About NG Bailey

NG Bailey is the UK's leading independent engineering and services business. Our vision is ‘to be the best – creating exceptional environments for present and future generations’. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, and our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects. Our company has two divisions, Engineering and Services, which together we bring buildings and infrastructure to life.

https://www.ngbailey.com/

Contact

The contact for this apprenticeship is: UTILITY & CONSTRUCTION TRAINING LIMITED earlycareers@ngbailey.co.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018415.