Cable Jointer Apprentice

Quartzelec Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Quartzelec Ltd is offering an apprenticeship for a Power Network Craftsperson to ensure the safe construction, maintenance, and repair of the UK’s electrical power network. Successful candidates will undertake a 36-month apprenticeship commencing in September 2024.

This role requires a disciplined approach to safety and physical capability, alongside a commitment to studying at Utility & Construction Training Centre in Manchester. Applicants must hold 3 to 5 GCSEs along with a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Commit to a 36-month apprenticeship with Quartzelec.
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Construction, maintenance, and repair of the UK’s electrical power network.
• Ensuring safe and reliable supply of electricity.

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.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and letter of application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to:-

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