Advanced Jointer Apprentice - Power & Cable Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution (Gloucester) is offering a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You will learn through a mix of on-the-job training and centre-based study, gaining City & Guilds Level 2 and progressing to a qualified Jointer after assessment.

You’ll start at a fixed salary during the apprenticeship with funded training at National Grid Training Centres and Loughborough College, plus travel support during initial placements.

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 plus GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English accepted as alternative.

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

Excellent communication

Outdoor/adventure mindset

Safety awareness

Learning mindset

Education

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE Science

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution (Gloucester) is offering a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You will learn through a mix of on-the-job training and centre-based study, gaining City & Guilds Level 2 and progressing to a qualified Jointer after assessment.

You’ll start at a fixed salary during the apprenticeship with funded training at National Grid Training Centres and Loughborough College, plus travel support during initial placements.