Power Systems Fitter Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £19,366

Career progression salary rises

City & Guilds Level 3 qualification

Pension and benefits

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

National Grid is recruiting for a three-year Power Networks Fitter apprenticeship in the UK. You will start with a 12-week induction at our training centres and earn while you learn, achieving a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

During the program you will work on LV to HV circuits, gain hands-on experience in substations, and progress through staged salary increases culminating in £43,491 on completion.

Qualifications

• Proven communication skills with customers and colleagues
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Evidence of qualifications required before appointment
• DBS check carried out prior to appointment

Responsibilities

• Construct distribution substation and install plant
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of substation equipment
• Connect generators and services
• Install and terminate secondary wiring
• Record asset routes, details and positions
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and rotation
• Carry out LV switching operations

Skills

Excellent communication

Adventurous

Curious problem solver

Resilient

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE Science

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

National Grid is recruiting for a three-year Power Networks Fitter apprenticeship in the UK. You will start with a 12-week induction at our training centres and earn while you learn, achieving a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

During the program you will work on LV to HV circuits, gain hands-on experience in substations, and progress through staged salary increases culminating in £43,491 on completion.