Advanced Electrical Jointer Apprenticeship

National Grid Plc; Kettering; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Protective gear provided

Cycle to work

Share Plans

Career development

Employee assistance

Job summary

National Grid invites applicants to join a three-year apprenticeship to become a Jointer. You’ll train at National Grid training centres, gain hands-on experience, and achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll work outdoors on LV, HV, and EHV networks, construct and inspect cables, and manage your own projects with mentoring from experienced jointers. A funded DBS check and relocation allowances support the start.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Maths at required grades.
• Two other GCSEs at A*-C/9-4.
• Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification with Maths and English minimum.
• Evidence of your qualification certificates required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Construct distribution substations, excavate, lay and joint cables, and terminate cables to plant
• Carry out routine inspection, locate faults and carry out repairs on 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 switching operations on the LV network
• Connect Generators
• Organise your own projects

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Adventurous and adaptable

Safety awareness

Resilient and curious

Education

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

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

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

Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 in any subject

City & Guilds Level 2 Electrical Engineering

Job description

National Grid invites applicants to join a three-year apprenticeship to become a Jointer. You’ll train at National Grid training centres, gain hands-on experience, and achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll work outdoors on LV, HV, and EHV networks, construct and inspect cables, and manage your own projects with mentoring from experienced jointers. A funded DBS check and relocation allowances support the start.