Fitter Advanced Apprentice - Plymouth
Location: Devon, GB, PL4 0SD
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.
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.
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.
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
Excellent communication skills; one moment, you could be speaking with customers, and the next, colleagues or internal stakeholders. Your success relies on your confidence to interact with the wider business. As you’ll be working outdoors, we need you to be adventurous and driven to work in all weather. Safety awareness is a must (you’ll follow safety instructions, use protective equipment and wear protective clothing), as is meeting deadlines. You’ll be resilient and willing to learn, genuinely passionate about your career and committed to studying. Curious problem solvers thrive here.
Minimum Entry Criteria:
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 as an equivalent to Electrical Engineering qualifications and as a result you will be required to meet the minimum entry requirements detailed above. Evidence of your qualification certificates will be required prior to appointment.
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 and includes musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services if you need them
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr