Advanced Jointer Apprentice: Electrical Power Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Protective clothing

Cycle to work

Sharesave/Share Incentive Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution invites applications for the Jointer Advanced Apprentice. The 3-year programme includes 12 weeks of induction at Training Centres, delivering a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll gain on-the-job experience while training to become a qualified Jointer, working outdoors on LV/HV/EHV networks. You’ll learn to construct substations, lay and joint cables, inspect and repair underground lines, and manage your own project

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language at A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English.
• GCSE Mathematics at A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills Maths.
• GCSE Science at A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2 equivalent.
• Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject.
• Evidence of qualifications required before 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

Communication

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Science

Two other GCSEs

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution invites applications for the Jointer Advanced Apprentice. The 3-year programme includes 12 weeks of induction at Training Centres, delivering a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll gain on-the-job experience while training to become a qualified Jointer, working outdoors on LV/HV/EHV networks. You’ll learn to construct substations, lay and joint cables, inspect and repair underground lines, and manage your own project