Cable Jointer Apprentice

Quartzelec; Stretford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical services provider in the UK seeks a Power Network Craftsperson apprentice, responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing the electrical power network. Candidates must have 3 to 5 GCSEs including math and English and will engage in a 36-month apprenticeship with opportunities for permanent roles. The job requires a full driving license and the ability to travel for work and study, including time spent away from home at a training center in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to safely access and egress work positions.
• Commitment to a 36-month apprenticeship.
• Hold a full driving license and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair the UK’s electrical power network.
• Commit to completing a 36-month apprenticeship.
• Involve travel to various locations and study weeks in Manchester.

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.