Electrical Power Jointer Apprentice – 3-Year Path

National Grid Plc; Worcester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma

23 days annual leave

Double-matched pension up to 12%

Accommodation during training

Travel costs covered during training

Job summary

National Grid offers a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. The programme combines study at National Grid’s training centres with practical on-site experience to qualify as a Jointer.

You’ll study at Loughborough College and National Grid training centres, with hands-on work across LV, HV and EHV networks, earning a City & Guilds Level 2 during induction and Level 3 on completion.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum entry requirements with evidence of qualifications
• DBS check may be required if offered a position
• Electrical Engineering Level 3 pathway with GCSEs as stated

Responsibilities

• Participate in LV, HV and EHV network craft activities
• Construct distribution substations and lay/joint cables
• Inspect, locate faults, and repair underground cables and equipment
• Record asset details and positions
• Test insulation, phasing, continuity, and earthing
• Carry out switching operations on LV network
• Organise and manage your own projects

Skills

Communication skills

Adventurous & outdoors

Safety awareness

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English Language A-C/9-4

GCSE Mathematics A-C/9-4

GCSE Science A-C/BCS Level 2

Two other GCSEs A-C/9-4

Level 3 Electrical Engineering (plus Maths & English GCSe/C equivalents)

Job description

National Grid offers a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. The programme combines study at National Grid’s training centres with practical on-site experience to qualify as a Jointer.

You’ll study at Loughborough College and National Grid training centres, with hands-on work across LV, HV and EHV networks, earning a City & Guilds Level 2 during induction and Level 3 on completion.