Power Networks Jointer Apprentice: Train, Earn & Grow

National Grid Plc; Retford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

National Grid pension

Sharesave & Share Incentive Plans

Protective clothing & safety equipment

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

National Grid plc is offering a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Jointer. The programme begins with 12 weeks of induction at Training Centres, leading to a City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering.

You will train under experienced jointers through on-the-job experience and assessments, progressing to a qualified Jointer upon completion. You’ll gain hands-on experience with excavation, cable laying, fault location and network switching across LV to EHV, with travel

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills; ability to interact with customers and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Safety conscious and able to meet deadlines.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn, commitment to career in power engineering.
• Evidence of qualifications will be required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in craft skills activities on LV, HV and EHV networks.
• Construct distribution substations, excavate, lay, join cables and terminate to plant.
• Record asset details and locations; test insulation, phasing and continuity.
• Carry out routine inspections, locate faults and repair underground cables and equipment.
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network; connect generators; organise projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Adaptable to weather

Curious problem solver

Education

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

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

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

Two other GCSEs (A*-C/9-4)

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification + Maths/English GCSE

Job description

National Grid plc is offering a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Jointer. The programme begins with 12 weeks of induction at Training Centres, leading to a City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering.

You will train under experienced jointers through on-the-job experience and assessments, progressing to a qualified Jointer upon completion. You’ll gain hands-on experience with excavation, cable laying, fault location and network switching across LV to EHV, with travel