Fitter Advanced Apprentice, National Grid Electricity Distribution (Hinckley)

National Grid; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid Plc in Hinckley is recruiting an Fitter Advanced Apprentice. The three-year programme includes a 12-week induction at a Training Centre, earning while you learn, and achieving a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering. You will train under experienced fitters to develop the skills to become a qualified Fitter.

A Power Networks Fitter works on distribution systems up to 66kV (132kV in Projects), installing and maintaining high voltage plant within substations.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at required grades, or Level 2 equivalents as stated.
• Science qualification or equivalent is required or expected.
• Two additional GCSEs with suitable grades are required.
• Alternative Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification may apply.

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
• Record asset routes, details and positions
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network

Skills

Communication skills

Weather resilience

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English Language A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English

GCSE Mathematics A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills Maths

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

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

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Fitter Advanced Apprentice, National Grid Electricity Distribution (Hinckley)

About the Position

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 Power 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.

What You'll Do

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, connect generators and services and organise your own projects. You’ll also:

• 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

What You'll Need to Apply

• Excellent communication skills; one moment, you could be speaking with customers, and the next, colleagues or internal stakeholders. Your success relies on your confidence to interact with the wider business.
• As you’ll be working outdoors, we need you to be adventurous and driven to work in all weather.
• Safety awareness is a must (you’ll follow safety instructions, use protective equipment and wear protective clothing), as is meeting deadlines.
• You’ll be resilient and willing to learn, genuinely passionate about your career and committed to studying. Curious problem solvers thrive here.

Our minimum entry criteria require the following qualifications (held or predicted):

• 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.

You can also apply with a recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering plus GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English. Please note: Electrical Installation qualifications are not accepted as an equivalent to Electrical Engineering qualifications and as a result you will be required to meet the minimum