Cable Jointer Apprentice

Tsmetalsquartzelec; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical network company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Power Network Craftsperson apprentice. The role includes the safe construction, maintenance, and repair of the UK's electrical power network. Successful candidates will undergo a 36-month apprenticeship with opportunities for permanent roles. Applicants should possess 3 to 5 GCSEs (including math, English, and science) and a full driving licence. Travel for studying at the Utility & Construction Training Centre is required, highlighting the necessity of own transport.

Qualifications

• High level of safety critical activities, requiring a disciplined and responsible approach.
• Good physical ability to access and egress work positions.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the safe construction, maintenance, and repair of the electrical power network.
• Complete a 36-month apprenticeship with opportunities for a permanent position.
• Attend several block release study weeks at Utility & Construction Training Centre.

Education

3 to 5 GCSEs at grades A to C (including mathematics, English, and a science)

Job description

A Power Network Craftsperson has responsibility for the safe construction, maintenance, and repair of the UK’s electrical power network, to provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the country. This involves working at various locations across the UK’s power network.

The occupation exists within an industry with a high level of safety critical activities, so there is a requirement for a disciplined and responsible approach to work. The work requires a good level of physical ability to access and egress work positions.

Your Key Responsibilities & Accountability on completion of apprenticeship:

• There are three specialisms within this occupation:

Apprenticeship candidates will normally have attained 3 to 5 GCSEs at grades A to C (including mathematics, English, and a science), or equivalent qualifications.

The successful candidate will be required to commit to a 36-month apprenticeship with Quartzelec starting in September 2024. Upon completion you will be offered a permanent position as an authorised Cable Jointer.

The apprenticeship will involve several block release study weeks at Utility & Construction Training Centre (UCT) Trafford Park, Manchester therefore travel is an essential part of this apprenticeship with several occasions of working / studying away from home.

The following qualifications are attained through this apprenticeship.

• Technical Certificate C&G 2304-17 in Electrical Power
• Engineering Level 2
• SHEA Power (EUSR)
• BESC Basic Electrical Safety Competence (EUSkills)

Due to the location of the work and college, successful applicants will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to their own transport.

Strictly no agencies please.

Quartzelec is an equal opportunities employer.