Electric Power Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship: Earn & Train

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Protective clothing

Cycle to work

Sharesave plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Permanent position after apprent

Job summary

National Grid is offering a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship in Birmingham. You’ll train at Tipton Training Centre, Loughborough College, and National Grid centres, earning while you learn and gaining City & Guilds qualifications.

The programme includes on-the-job experience, safety training, and the chance to join a team responsible for LV, HV and EHV networks, with potential for a permanent position upon completion.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with customers and colleagues.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Safety awareness and following safety instructions.
• Willing to learn and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Construct distribution substations, excavate, lay and joint cables, and terminate cables to plant.
• Carry out routine inspection, locate faults and carry out repairs on underground cables and equipment.
• Record asset details and positions.
• Locate and identify cables, test insulation, phasing and continuity.
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation.
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network.
• Organise your own projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Adventurous

Safety awareness

Resilient & eager to learn

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 qualification + Maths/English GCSEs

Job description

National Grid is offering a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship in Birmingham. You’ll train at Tipton Training Centre, Loughborough College, and National Grid centres, earning while you learn and gaining City & Guilds qualifications.

The programme includes on-the-job experience, safety training, and the chance to join a team responsible for LV, HV and EHV networks, with potential for a permanent position upon completion.