Advanced Jointer Apprentice: Power Cable Craftsperson

National Grid Plc; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days

Pension scheme

Safety equipment provided

Cycle to work

Sharesave plans

Job summary

National Grid is offering a three-year Apprenticeship to become a Jointer, with a 12-week induction followed by hands-on training at training centres. You will gain City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering, progress from apprentice to qualified Jointer, and work on LV, HV and EHV networks while living within a 30-minute drive of the depot.

You will undertake on-the-job learning, develop skills in cable installation, fault-finding and project management, and receive a competitive

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 GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject.
• Evidence of qualifications 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

Communication

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Resilience

Curious problem solving

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering

Job description

National Grid is offering a three-year Apprenticeship to become a Jointer, with a 12-week induction followed by hands-on training at training centres. You will gain City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering, progress from apprentice to qualified Jointer, and work on LV, HV and EHV networks while living within a 30-minute drive of the depot.

You will undertake on-the-job learning, develop skills in cable installation, fault-finding and project management, and receive a competitive