Advanced Jointer Apprentice – Power Distribution

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave (26 upon training

Pension scheme (double matched up to

Protective clothing and safety gear

Flexible benefits: cycle to work / buy

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Accommodation and travel costs covered

Permanent position on completion

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution (Telford) is offering a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You’ll train at our Training Centres, gain a City & Guilds Level 2 Electrical Engineering qualification, and progress to a Jointer role on the LV to EHV network.

The programme includes on-the-job training, assessments, and formal study. You’ll spend 12 weeks induction, then training across Tipton, Eakring, and Loughborough College, with accommodations provided and

Qualifications

• Minimum entry criteria as listed: GCSE English, Maths and Science at the specified levels; two additional GCSEs or Level 2 equivalents.
• Alternative: Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering with GCSE C/4+ in Maths and English; evidence required for consideration.

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 skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Resilience

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English language A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 English

GCSE Mathematics A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Maths

GCSE Science A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2

Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 in any subject

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering (plus Maths/English requirements)

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution (Telford) is offering a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You’ll train at our Training Centres, gain a City & Guilds Level 2 Electrical Engineering qualification, and progress to a Jointer role on the LV to EHV network.

The programme includes on-the-job training, assessments, and formal study. You’ll spend 12 weeks induction, then training across Tipton, Eakring, and Loughborough College, with accommodations provided and