Advanced Power Networks Fitter Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £19,366 per year

23 days annual leave (26 after)

Pension scheme (double matched up to %

Protective clothing and safety gear

Flexible benefits including cycle to/—

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Permanent position on completion

Job summary

National Grid invites applications for a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You’ll start with induction, gain hands-on experience, and study for City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

During training you’ll visit National Grid training centres in Tipton and Eakring and study at Loughborough College, with progression through yearly salary increases and a permanent position on completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum entry criteria include GCSE English Language at A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English.
• GCSE Mathematics at A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills Maths.
• GCSE Science at A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2 equivalent.
• Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject.
• Recognition of Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification alongside GCSEs may be submitted; evidence required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Construct distribution substation and install plant.
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of substation and protection equipment.
• Connect generators and service connections.
• Install and terminate secondary wiring (small wiring).
• Record asset routes, details and positions; test earthing, voltage, phasing and rotary phase rotation.
• Carry out LV switching operations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Outdoor work readiness

Safety awareness

Curious problem solver

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering

GCSE English Language (A*-C/9-4)

GCSE Mathematics (A*-C/9-4)

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

Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4

Job description

National Grid invites applications for a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You’ll start with induction, gain hands-on experience, and study for City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

During training you’ll visit National Grid training centres in Tipton and Eakring and study at Loughborough College, with progression through yearly salary increases and a permanent position on completion.