Advanced Jointer Apprenticeship – Power Networks

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

Benefits offered by this job

City & Guilds Level 3 qualification

Accommodation during training periods

Travel costs covered during training

Salary progression during programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

National Grid Plc invites applications for a Jointer Advanced Apprentice in Leicester/Kettering. The 36-month programme combines on‑the‑job training with formal study to deliver a City & Guilds Level 2 and progress toward Level 3 Electric Power Engineering.

Training centers at Tipton, Eakring and Loughborough specialise in hands-on learning and project work. You will gain experience on LV, HV and EHV networks, undertake cable laying, connecting generators and managing projects, while receiving a

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and confidence to interact with customers and colleagues.
• Outdoor work readiness across weather conditions.
• Safety awareness and ability to follow safety instructions and deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and remain curious.
• Evidence of qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

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, and carry out LV switching operations.
• Connect generators and organize your own projects.

Skills

Communication

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Eager to learn

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE Science

Two other GCSEs

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Job description

National Grid Plc invites applications for a Jointer Advanced Apprentice in Leicester/Kettering. The 36-month programme combines on‑the‑job training with formal study to deliver a City & Guilds Level 2 and progress toward Level 3 Electric Power Engineering.

Training centers at Tipton, Eakring and Loughborough specialise in hands-on learning and project work. You will gain experience on LV, HV and EHV networks, undertake cable laying, connecting generators and managing projects, while receiving a