Advanced Jointer Apprentice - Electrical Power Engineering

National Grid; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

26 days after training completed

Pension scheme (up to 12%)

Safety equipment provided

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Flexible benefits

Permanent position after completion

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution in Weston-super-Mare is advertising a Jointer Advanced Apprentice. The 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship combines study at Taunton & Bridgewater College with National Grid training and hands-on work in the field.

You will learn LV/HV/EHV network skills, undertake practical projects, and gain a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering. A DBS check will be required before appointment, with a September 2027 start date.

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.
• Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification with GCSE Maths and English (minimum C/4). Evidence required.

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.

Education

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Science

Two other GCSEs

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution in Weston-super-Mare is advertising a Jointer Advanced Apprentice. The 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship combines study at Taunton & Bridgewater College with National Grid training and hands-on work in the field.

You will learn LV/HV/EHV network skills, undertake practical projects, and gain a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering. A DBS check will be required before appointment, with a September 2027 start date.