This is rewarding

You can look forward to some great benefits, including a starting salary of around £11,500 (increases to at least £18,000 when you complete the Apprenticeship).  Here is a list of the things that you can look forward to.

  • 25 days’ annual holiday plus statutory holidays
  • Driving lesson vouchers
  • Flexible benefits
  • Full travel costs associated with training activities
  • Quality, full-board accommodation – when you’re on a training course
  • Mobile phone costs (Value £150)
  • Travel time on Monday and Fridays for off-job modules
  • Where there’s a high cost of living, we provide a supplement (Inner London, Metropolitan and outer Metropolitan areas)
  • Toolkit when you become a craftsperson
  • Overalls and personal safety equipment
  • Leisure facilities and events
  • Share save options
  • First Assist – free legal advice and counselling service (employee and family)
  • Pension scheme
  • Personal mentor
  • Newnet membership -  as a new recruit with National Grid you are invited to join Newnet, our employee network for all new starters. With a whole range of events and activities organised by the members of Newnet, it’s a great way of meeting people and enjoying yourself.  Some of the events are fundraisers – and that’s as good a reason as any to get involved.  Plus there are many community and educational initiatives.

For more information on our benefits, we invite you to browse through the benefits and flexible benefits pages in our UK Careers site.


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