Fitter Advanced Apprentice - Taunton/Crewekerne
Location: Crewkerne, GB, TA18 8AE Taunton, GB, TA2 8DE
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 Fitter. Following a formal assessment of your knowledge, skills and behaviours, you’ll become a qualified Fitter yourself.
A Power Networks Fitter has responsibility for the safe construction, maintenance and repair of the electrical power network. You’ll work on distribution systems up to 66kV (or 132kV if in a Projects team). Fitters are fitting engineers who work in and around substations, using electrical knowledge and skills to install and maintain high voltage plant and apparatus including transformers, switchgear, and cable terminations.
You will represent National Grid and carry out work handed down by other areas of the business.
Responsibilities:
1. Construct distribution substations, install plant
2. Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of substation and protection equipment
3. Install and terminate secondary wiring (small wiring)
4. Record asset routes, details and positions
5. Record plant details
6. Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation
7. Write outage requests and switching programmes for simple outages
What You'll Need
1. Excellent communication skills; one moment, you could be speaking with customers, and the next, colleagues or internal stakeholders.
2. Willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
3. Safety awareness and adherence to safety instructions.
4. Resilience and a willingness to learn.
Minimum Entry Criteria:
Our minimum entry criteria require the following qualifications (held or predicted):
1. GCSE English at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English
2. GCSE Mathematics at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills Maths
3. GCSE Science at Grade A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2 equivalent
4. 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.
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.
Start Date: September 2025. Please note that we are unable to accommodate any annual leave during these first 12 weeks of training.
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:
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
5. Employee Assistance Programme
6. Protective clothing and safety equipment supplied
Our Values and Principles
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering.
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.
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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