Fitter Advanced Apprentice - Kettering

Getting In Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in electricity distribution is seeking passionate apprentices to join their team. This hands-on apprenticeship offers the unique opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining valuable skills in electrical engineering. Over three years, you will receive extensive on-the-job training, culminating in a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification. You will work alongside experienced fitters, contributing to the safe construction and maintenance of the electrical power network. This role not only promises a rewarding career path but also allows you to make a tangible impact in your community, ensuring the lights stay on for millions of people.

Qualifications

• Completion of a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain electrical power networks safely.
• Carry out inspections and repairs on substation equipment.
• Work on live and dead circuits, assisting in network operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Physical fitness

Adventurous

Safety awareness

Resilience

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical tools and equipment

Job description

Fitter Advanced Apprentice - Kettering

Apply From: 27/12/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (SOUTH WEST) PLC

Employer

National Grid Electricity Distribution

Vacancy Description

The apprenticeship programme takes approximately three years to complete, and you’ll spend your first 12 weeks being inducted onto the programme at one of our Training Centres. You’ll earn while you learn and develop your knowledge, skills, and behaviours to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, achieving a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering. Your training will include periods of on-the-job training and development, learning from an experienced and qualified Fitter. Following a formal assessment of your knowledge, skills, and behaviours, you’ll become a qualified Fitter yourself.

A Power Networks Fitter has responsibility for the safe construction, maintenance, and repair of the electrical power network. You’ll work on distribution systems up to 66kV (or 132kV if in a Projects team). Fitters are fitting engineers who work in and around substations, using electrical knowledge and skills to install and maintain high voltage plant and apparatus including transformers, switchgear, and cable terminations.

You will represent National Grid and carry out work handed down by other areas of the business.

Join us, and we’ll see you participate in craft skills activities on the live LV network, on dead LV, HV, and EHV circuits (live HV circuits if part of a Hot Glove team). You’ll help with network operations. You’ll also:

1. Construct distribution substations, install plant
2. Carry out routine inspection, maintenance, and repairs of substation and protection equipment
3. Install and terminate secondary wiring (small wiring)
4. Record asset routes, details, and positions
5. Record plant details
6. Test earthing, voltage, phasing, and phase rotation
7. Write outage requests and switching programmes for simple outages

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Fitter Advanced Apprentice - Kettering

Employer Description

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England, and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light, and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines, and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts. Net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for apprentices to join us. Our people in Network Services work across a number of teams to keep the lights on for our customers. They might be helping a customer who has lost supply or supporting a developer building a multi-million pound project. They maintain a 24/7 service from faults and maintenance, asset replacement to new connections, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines, and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts; their work is critical to everything we do.

Vacancy Location

Cytringan House Robinson Way, Telford Way Industrial Estate NN16 8PT

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000293486

Key Dates

Apply From

27/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-28 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Learning Provider

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (SOUTH WEST) PLC

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Physical fitness, Adventurous, Safety awareness, Resilient

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