Power Networks Jointer Apprentice – Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £19,366

23 days annual leave + 26 after培训

Pension scheme with contributions up

Job summary

National Grid is offering a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You’ll start with 12 weeks of induction at Training Centres, earn while you learn and gain City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering, then progress to become a Jointer through on‑the‑job training and assessments.

Initially you’ll train at Tipton, Eakring and Loughborough College with accommodation and travel covered; a DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at required grades or equivalent.
• GCSE Science or equivalent science qualification.
• GCSEs in additional subjects or Level 2 equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Construct distribution substations, excavate, lay and joint cables, and terminate cables to plant.
• Carry out routine inspection, locate faults and carry out repairs on underground cables and equipment.
• Record asset details and positions.
• Locate and identify cables, test insulation, phasing and continuity.
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation.
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network.
• Connect Generators.
• Organise your own projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Adventurous and driven to work in all

Safety awareness

Resilient and willing to learn

Curious problem solvers

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 (with GCSE Maths & English)

Job description

National Grid is offering a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You’ll start with 12 weeks of induction at Training Centres, earn while you learn and gain City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering, then progress to become a Jointer through on‑the‑job training and assessments.

Initially you’ll train at Tipton, Eakring and Loughborough College with accommodation and travel covered; a DBS check is required.