Advanced Jointer Apprentice - Electrical Power

National Grid; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

26 days after training

Double matched pension up to 12%

Protective clothing & safety equipment

Cycle to work & holiday buy/sell

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Permanent position after Apprenticeshi

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

National Grid is offering a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship based in Milton Keynes/Northampton. You’ll train at National Grid Training Centres and Loughborough College, earning while you learn and progressing to a qualified Jointer.

The programme includes on‑the‑job training, safety‑focused practice and a City & Guilds Level 2 qualification, with a pathway to Level 3 upon completion. A permanent role awaits on successful completion.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship entry criteria as listed by National Grid.
• Evidence of qualifications required prior to appointment.
• Electrical Engineering pathway through Level 3 Apprenticeship.

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 and organise projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Resilience

Curiosity / problem solving

Education

GCSE English (A*-C/9-4)

GCSE Mathematics (A*-C/9-4)

GCSE Science (A*-C/9-4)

Two other GCSEs (A*-C)

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification (alternative)

Job description

National Grid is offering a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship based in Milton Keynes/Northampton. You’ll train at National Grid Training Centres and Loughborough College, earning while you learn and progressing to a qualified Jointer.

The programme includes on‑the‑job training, safety‑focused practice and a City & Guilds Level 2 qualification, with a pathway to Level 3 upon completion. A permanent role awaits on successful completion.