Advanced Jointer Apprenticeship — Earn While You Learn

National Grid Plc; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Safety equipment

Cycle to work

Share save plan

Employee assistance

Permanent job on completion

Job summary

National Grid is offering a 3-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You’ll train at national centres, earn while you learn, and gain City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering before becoming a qualified Jointer.

You will work on LV/HV/EHV networks, perform cable installation, inspections, fault location and project organization, with progression to a permanent role upon completion.

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 at C/4 or above (excludes Electrical Installation)

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 skills

Safety awareness

Curious problem solvers

Willing to learn

Education

GCSE English Language A-C/9-4

GCSE Mathematics A-C/9-4

GCSE Science A-C/9-4

Two other GCSEs A-C/9-4

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Job description

National Grid is offering a 3-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You’ll train at national centres, earn while you learn, and gain City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering before becoming a qualified Jointer.

You will work on LV/HV/EHV networks, perform cable installation, inspections, fault location and project organization, with progression to a permanent role upon completion.