Advanced Jointer Apprenticeship in Electrical Power

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

Benefits offered by this job

City & Guilds Level 3 qualification

Accommodation during initial training

Travel & meals allowance

Job summary

National Grid plc in the UK offers a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You’ll train at training centres and achieve a City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering while earning as you learn. You’ll apprentice on LV, HV and EHV networks, gain practical experience, and progress to a qualified Jointer.

A permanent position awaits on successful completion. The programme starts September 2027; initial 12 weeks at training centres with accommodation and travel expenses

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and confidence to interact with the wider business.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and stay adventurous.
• Safety awareness and following safety instructions with protective equipment.
• Resilience and willingness to learn, with a genuine career interest.
• Curious problem solvers thrive in this role.

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 and organise projects.

Skills

Communication

Outdoor/adaptable

Safety awareness

Resilience

Curious problem solving

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE Science

Two other GCSEs

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

National Grid plc in the UK offers a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You’ll train at training centres and achieve a City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering while earning as you learn. You’ll apprentice on LV, HV and EHV networks, gain practical experience, and progress to a qualified Jointer.

A permanent position awaits on successful completion. The programme starts September 2027; initial 12 weeks at training centres with accommodation and travel expenses