Electrical Power Fitter Apprentice – Earn While You Learn

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

Job summary

National Grid offers a 3-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship in the UK. The programme combines paid training with hands‑on electrical work on LV, HV, and EHV circuits, and includes staged progression from an apprentice to a qualified Fitter after City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll train at National Grid centres such as Taunton and Eakring, with funded accommodation during training periods and a guaranteed permanent role on successful completion.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer interaction abilities are essential.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Safety awareness and adherence to safety instructions are mandatory.
• Curious problem solvers who are eager to learn and develop professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Construct distribution substation, 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 skills

Outdoor work readiness

Safety awareness

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Science

Two other GCSEs

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering

Job description

National Grid offers a 3-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship in the UK. The programme combines paid training with hands‑on electrical work on LV, HV, and EHV circuits, and includes staged progression from an apprentice to a qualified Fitter after City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll train at National Grid centres such as Taunton and Eakring, with funded accommodation during training periods and a guaranteed permanent role on successful completion.