Advanced Electrical Jointer Apprentice

National Grid Plc; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

National Grid is offering a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You will train at National Grid’s Taunton and Eakring centres, study at Taunton/Bridgewater College, and gain hands-on experience on LV, HV and EHV networks while working as a Jointer.

You start with an induction, earn a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification, and qualify for a permanent position upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Our minimum entry criteria require GCSE English, Maths and Science at the listed levels.
• Alternative: Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification with Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Evidence of qualifications must be provided prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Construct distribution substations, excavate, lay and joint cables, and terminate cables to plant.
• Carry out routine inspection, locate faults and repair underground cables and equipment.
• Record asset details and positions.
• Locate and identify cables, test insulation, phasing and continuity.
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation
• Carry out LV switching operations
• Connect Generators
• Organise your own projects

Skills

Communication

Outdoor/willing to travel

Safety awareness

Resilient and eager to learn

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English (A*-C/9-4) or Level 2 English

GCSE Mathematics (A*-C/9-4) or Level 2 Maths

GCSE Science (A*-C/9-4) or Level 2 BTEC Science

Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification (+ Maths/Eng at C/4)

Job description

National Grid is offering a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You will train at National Grid’s Taunton and Eakring centres, study at Taunton/Bridgewater College, and gain hands-on experience on LV, HV and EHV networks while working as a Jointer.

You start with an induction, earn a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification, and qualify for a permanent position upon successful completion.