Advanced Electrical Power Jointer Apprentice

National Grid Plc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel costs covered

Competitive pension scheme

Protective clothing and safety gear

Flexible benefits (cycle to work / buy

Job summary

National Grid is offering a 3-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You will spend 12 weeks induction at our training centres, earn while you learn, and gain City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering while you work with experienced jointers.

During the programme you will perform LV, HV, and EHV work, learn to connect generators, lay and joint cables, and complete a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification. A permanent role awaits on completion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English
• GCSE Mathematics at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills Maths
• GCSE Science at Grade A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2 equivalent
• Two other GCSE's A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject.
• Recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering with GCSE Maths/English at Grade C/4 or above (not Electrical Installation)

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

Communication skills

Adventurous/outdoors

Safety awareness

Resilient/willing to learn

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Science

Two other GCSEs

Electrical Engineering Level 3 + GCSE Maths/English

Job description

National Grid is offering a 3-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You will spend 12 weeks induction at our training centres, earn while you learn, and gain City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering while you work with experienced jointers.

During the programme you will perform LV, HV, and EHV work, learn to connect generators, lay and joint cables, and complete a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification. A permanent role awaits on completion.