Electrical Fitter Apprentice – Power Network Training

National Grid Plc; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension plan (double matched up to 12%

Protective clothing & safety equipment

Cycle to work & holiday buy/sell

Employee Assistance Programme

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Permanent position after completion

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution (Hinckley) is offering a 3-year Advanced Fitter Apprenticeship. You’ll spend 12 weeks in induction at training centres, earn while you learn, and work toward a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

After assessment, you will become a qualified Fitter. You’ll gain hands-on experience on 66kV (and 132kV in Projects) HV/LV circuits, working in substations and with transformers, switchgear, and cable terminations, while

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 GCSE's A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clear communication

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Resilience

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English (A*-C/9-4) or Level 2 English

GCSE Maths (A*-C/9-4) or Level 2 Maths

GCSE Science (A*-C/9-4) or BTEC Science Level 2

Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 in any subject

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution (Hinckley) is offering a 3-year Advanced Fitter Apprenticeship. You’ll spend 12 weeks in induction at training centres, earn while you learn, and work toward a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

After assessment, you will become a qualified Fitter. You’ll gain hands-on experience on 66kV (and 132kV in Projects) HV/LV circuits, working in substations and with transformers, switchgear, and cable terminations, while