Electric Power Jointer Apprentice: LV/HV Cable Craft

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

Job summary

National Grid plc invites applications for a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. The programme blends study at training centres with practical, on‑the‑job work to earn City & Guilds qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll train in LV, HV and EHV networks, learn to excavate, lay and join cables, monitor faults and test insulation. A construction of substations and project organization are included.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English.
• GCSE Mathematics at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills Maths.
• GCSE Science at Grade A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2 equivalent.
• Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject.

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.
• Connect Generators
• Organise your own projects

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE Science

GCSEs (other)

Education

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

GCSEs (English/Maths/Science)

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

Electrical Installation qualifications not accepted

Job description

National Grid plc invites applications for a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. The programme blends study at training centres with practical, on‑the‑job work to earn City & Guilds qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll train in LV, HV and EHV networks, learn to excavate, lay and join cables, monitor faults and test insulation. A construction of substations and project organization are included.