Advanced Jointer Apprentice — Power Networks (LV/HV)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days

Pension scheme

Safety equipment

Cycle to work

Sharesave plans

Employee assistance

Job summary

National Grid offers a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. You’ll start with induction at Training Centres, progress through on-the-job training, and work under experienced jointers.

The programme leads to a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering. You’ll gain hands-on experience underground, with LV, HV and EHV networks, while developing project management and technical skills across cabling, switching and fault location.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with customers and colleagues
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Commitment to safety instructions and deadlines
• Curious problem solvers thrive in this role

Responsibilities

• Construct distribution substations and lay/joint cables
• Locate faults and repair underground cables/equipment
• Record asset details and positions
• Test earthing, voltage, and phasing
• Carry out LV switching operations and connect generators
• Organise your own projects

Skills

Communication

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Resilience

Problem solving

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Power Eng

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE Science

Other GCSEs

Job description

National Grid offers a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. You’ll start with induction at Training Centres, progress through on-the-job training, and work under experienced jointers.

The programme leads to a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering. You’ll gain hands-on experience underground, with LV, HV and EHV networks, while developing project management and technical skills across cabling, switching and fault location.