Power Networks Jointer Apprentice - 3-Year City & Guilds Level 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Protective clothing/equipment

Cycle to work scheme

Sharesave plans

Employee assistance programme

Permanent position on completion

Job summary

National Grid is offering a 3-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship in the UK. You’ll begin with 12 weeks of induction at training centres, earn while you learn, and study for a City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering, progressing to a qualified Jointer after assessment.

You’ll work on LV, HV and EHV networks, carrying out excavation, cable laying, fault location and project coordination while developing hands-on skills and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Proven communication skills across varied stakeholders.
• Ability to work in field environments and outdoor conditions.
• Understanding of basic safety protocols and PPE usage.
• GCSEs or equivalent required; electrical engineering pathway preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct distribution substations, excavate, lay and joint cables.
• Inspect, locate faults and repair underground cables/equipment.
• Record asset details and positions for network mapping.
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and continuity on LV/HV networks.
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network and organize projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE Science

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Job description

National Grid is offering a 3-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship in the UK. You’ll begin with 12 weeks of induction at training centres, earn while you learn, and study for a City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering, progressing to a qualified Jointer after assessment.

You’ll work on LV, HV and EHV networks, carrying out excavation, cable laying, fault location and project coordination while developing hands-on skills and a strong safety culture.