Jointer Advanced Apprentice - Tipton
Location: Tipton, GB, DY4 0HH
Department: Advanced Apprenticeships
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts.
Net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for apprentices to join us.
About the Role
The apprenticeship programme takes approximately three years to complete, and you’ll spend your first 12 weeks being inducted onto the programme at one of our Training Centres. You’ll earn while you learn and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, achieving a City & Guilds Level 2 Qualification in Electrical Engineering. Your training will include periods of on-the-job training and development, learning from an experienced and qualified Jointer. Following a formal assessment of your knowledge, skills and behaviours, you’ll become a qualified Jointer yourself.
Jointers are underground cable engineers who carry out excavation, cable laying, reinstatement and fault location on LV cables. You will represent National Grid and carry out work handed down by other areas of the business.
Responsibilities
You’ll participate in craft skills activities on the LV, HV and EHV (Low, High & Extremely high voltage) network. Your tasks will include:
1. Constructing distribution substations, excavating, laying and jointing cables, and terminating cables to plant.
2. Carrying out routine inspection, locating faults and carrying out repairs on underground cables and equipment.
3. Recording asset details and positions.
4. Locating and identifying cables, testing insulation, phasing and continuity.
5. Testing earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation.
6. Carrying out switching operations on the LV network.
7. Connecting generators.
8. Organising your own projects.
What You'll Need
Excellent communication skills; you’ll need to interact with customers, colleagues, and internal stakeholders. You should be adventurous and driven to work outdoors in all weather. Safety awareness is essential; you’ll follow safety instructions and use protective equipment. Resilience and a willingness to learn are crucial qualities.
Minimum Requirements
Our minimum entry criteria require the following qualifications (held or predicted):
- GCSE English 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 GCSE's A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject.
You can also apply with a recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering plus GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English. Please note: Electrical Installation qualifications are not accepted as an equivalent to Electrical Engineering qualifications.
If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.
What You'll Get
Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition, which is why we offer a competitive starting salary of £17,649. You will then see your salary increase as you become more experienced, following the timeline below:
1. Year 2 - £23,366
2. Year 2½ (Development role) - £30,956
3. Apprenticeship completion - £41,459
In addition to this, you will also receive the following benefits:
1. 23 days annual leave (26 upon completion of training) + statutory holidays.
2. Competitive pension scheme (Double matched up to 12%) and Sharesave options.
3. Earn whilst you learn and receive a fully funded qualification.
4. Develop well-rounded skills, learning from experienced and qualified professionals in the industry.
5. Employee Assistance Programme is there to take care of you.
6. Protective clothing and safety equipment supplied.
Further Information
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
*National Grid's Apprenticeship programme in the UK is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.
Applicants for our Apprenticeship programmes should be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship if you require a visa for our apprenticeship programmes.
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