Fitter Advanced Apprentice - Lincoln

Getting In Limited; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Fitter Advanced Apprentice in Lincoln. This apprenticeship program, lasting approximately three years, offers a unique chance to earn while you learn. You will gain hands-on experience in the electrical power network, working alongside qualified Fitters to develop essential skills and knowledge. As you progress, you will be responsible for the safe construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, ensuring the delivery of power to millions. Join a forward-thinking company committed to net-zero targets and make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Complete a three-year apprenticeship with on-the-job training.
• Achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain the electrical power network safely.
• Work on distribution systems and install high voltage plant.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

High Voltage Systems

Substation Maintenance

Craft Skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical Tools

Testing Equipment

Job description

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Fitter Advanced Apprentice - Lincoln

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:

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

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Fitter Advanced Apprentice - Lincoln

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