Power Networks Jointer Apprenticeship - Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Protective clothing & safety equipment

Flexible benefits

Sharesave / Share Incentive Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Permanent position after completion

Job summary

National Grid Plc invites applicants to join a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You’ll start with 12 weeks of induction, earn while you learn, and gain a City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering. You will train at National Grid centres, then qualify as a Jointer after assessment.

You’ll work on LV/HV networks, excavate, lay, joint cables, and manage own projects while developing practical skills and safety discipline.

Qualifications

• 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 GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject.
• Evidence of qualifications required prior to appointment.

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 and organise your own projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Adventurous

Weather adaptability

Safety awareness

Resilient

Curious problem solvers

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE Science

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds Level 2

Job description

National Grid Plc invites applicants to join a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You’ll start with 12 weeks of induction, earn while you learn, and gain a City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Engineering. You will train at National Grid centres, then qualify as a Jointer after assessment.

You’ll work on LV/HV networks, excavate, lay, joint cables, and manage own projects while developing practical skills and safety discipline.