Electrical Fitter Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £19,366

Salary progression throughout the year

City & Guilds Level 3 qualification

23 days annual leave (26 on completion

Pension scheme (double matched up to  

Protective clothing and safety gear

Flexible benefits: cycle to work, etc.

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Permanent position on completion

Job summary

National Grid is offering a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You'll spend 12 weeks induction at training centres, earn while you learn, and work toward City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll gain hands-on experience as a Power Networks Fitter on LV, HV and EHV networks, with funded training at Tipton, Eakring and Loughborough College, and a permanent role upon successful completion.

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.
• Evidence of qualifications required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Construct distribution substation and install plant.
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of substation and protection equipment.
• Connect Generators.
• Install and terminate secondary wiring (Small wiring).
• Record asset routes, details and positions.
• Record plant details.
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation.
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Science

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

National Grid is offering a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You'll spend 12 weeks induction at training centres, earn while you learn, and work toward City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll gain hands-on experience as a Power Networks Fitter on LV, HV and EHV networks, with funded training at Tipton, Eakring and Loughborough College, and a permanent role upon successful completion.