Three-Year Fitter Apprentice - Electrical Power Eng

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

Benefits offered by this job

City & Guilds Level 3

23 days annual leave

Pension

Protective clothing

Flexible benefits

Sharesave plan

Employee assistance programme

Permanent position

Job summary

National Grid is offering an Advanced Fitter Apprenticeship in Worcester. The 36-month programme combines practical work with study and on-site training to earn a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll begin with 12 weeks of induction at a Training Centre, gain hands-on experience on LV, HV, and EHV circuits, and progress toward becoming a qualified Fitter with National Grid.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at required grades or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English and Maths.
• GCSE Science at required grade or BTEC Science Level 2 equivalent.
• Two other GCSEs at required grade or Level 2 qualifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Outdoor resilience

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English Language A*-C/9-4

GCSE Mathematics A*-C/9-4

GCSE Science A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2

Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4

Job description

National Grid is offering an Advanced Fitter Apprenticeship in Worcester. The 36-month programme combines practical work with study and on-site training to earn a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll begin with 12 weeks of induction at a Training Centre, gain hands-on experience on LV, HV, and EHV circuits, and progress toward becoming a qualified Fitter with National Grid.