Advanced Projects Fitter Apprenticeship – Electrical Power

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave (26 upon training

Pension scheme (double matched up to

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work

Annual bonus

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales) invites applications for a 3-year Advanced Apprentice Fitter. You’ll train to City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Power Engineering, spend 12 weeks in induction, and learn on and off the job across LV/HV/EHV networks.

You’ll join a team ensuring safe construction, maintenance and repair of the power network, with a training-centred path to become a qualified Fitter. Start Sept 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum entry criteria include GCSE English, Maths and Science.
• Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalents accepted.
• A Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification plus GCSE Maths/English is also acceptable.
• Evidence of qualifications required prior to appointment.
• DBS check will be completed if offered a position.

Responsibilities

• Construct distribution substation and install plant.
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of substation equipment.
• Connect Generators and switchgear.
• Install and terminate secondary wiring (Small wiring).
• Record asset routes, details and positions.
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation.
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Curious problem solver

Education

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

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

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

Two other GCSEs (A*-C/9-4)

Level 3 Electrical Engineering + GCSE Maths/English

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution (South Wales) invites applications for a 3-year Advanced Apprentice Fitter. You’ll train to City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Power Engineering, spend 12 weeks in induction, and learn on and off the job across LV/HV/EHV networks.

You’ll join a team ensuring safe construction, maintenance and repair of the power network, with a training-centred path to become a qualified Fitter. Start Sept 2027.