Power Networks Fitter Apprentice – Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme (double match up to 12%

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday buy/sell

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Permanent position after Apprenticesh​

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution in Birmingham offers a 3-year Advanced Fitter Apprenticeship. You’ll spend 12 weeks induction at training centres, earning while you learn, and gain City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering, with on-the-job development before becoming a qualified Fitter.

The role covers safe construction, maintenance and repair of the power network up to 66kV, working around substations, transformers and switchgear.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Maths at required grades or Level 2 equivalents.
• GCSE Science at A-C or equivalent, plus two other GCSEs.
• Alternatively Level 3 Electrical Engineering with Maths and English GCSEs.

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
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network

Skills

Excellent communication

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English Language (A*-C/9-4)

GCSE Mathematics (A*-C/9-4)

GCSE Science (A*-C/9-4)

Two other GCSEs (A*-C)

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution in Birmingham offers a 3-year Advanced Fitter Apprenticeship. You’ll spend 12 weeks induction at training centres, earning while you learn, and gain City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering, with on-the-job development before becoming a qualified Fitter.

The role covers safe construction, maintenance and repair of the power network up to 66kV, working around substations, transformers and switchgear.