Jointer Advanced Apprentice, National Grid Electricity Distribution (Worcester/Banbury)

The apprenticeship programme takes approximately three years to complete. 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, you’ll become a qualified Jointer.

Jointers are underground cable engineers who carry out excavation, cable laying, reinstatement and fault location on LV cables.

What You'll Do

• Participate in craft skills activities on the LV, HV and EHV (Low, High & Extremely high voltage) network.
• Help with network operations, connect generators and services and organise your own projects.
• Construct distribution substations, excavate, lay and joint cables, and terminate cables to plant.
• Carry out routine inspection, locate faults and carry out repairs on underground cables and equipment.
• Record asset details and positions.
• Locate and identify cables, test insulation, phasing and continuity.
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation.
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network.
• Connect Generators.
• Organise your own projects.

What You'll Need to Apply

• Excellent communication skills; confidence to interact with customers, colleagues and internal stakeholders.
• Adventurous and driven to work outdoors in all weather.
• Safety awareness (following safety instructions, using protective equipment and wearing protective clothing) and meeting deadlines.
• Resilience and willingness to learn, with a genuine passion for your career and commitment to studying.

Minimum Entry Criteria:

• GCSE English Language 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.

Alternatively, a recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering plus GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English. Electrical Installation qualifications are not accepted.

Evidence of your qualification certificates will be required prior to appointment.

A basic DBS check showing any unspent convictions or conditional cautions is required.

Training and Location

• The first 12 weeks involve induction at a Training Centre (Tipton, Eakring, or Loughborough College), requiring you to stay away from home. Accommodation, travel, and an allowance for food and drinks will be provided.
• You will need to live within a 45-minute journey of the depot you are applying for.
• You will continue to stay away from home for training throughout the programme, but less frequently.

What You'll Get In Return

• Starting Salary: £19,366, with annual increases to £24,938 (Year 2), £32,473 (Year 2.5), £37,770 (Year 3), and £43,491 upon completion.
• Qualification: City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering.
• Annual Leave: 23 days (increasing to 26 upon completion) plus statutory holidays.
• Pension: Competitive scheme (double matched up to 12%).
• Other Benefits: Protective clothing and safety equipment supplied, flexible benefits (cycle to work, holiday buy/sell), Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans, Employee Assistance Programme (including physiotherapy), and a permanent position upon successful completion.

About the Apprenticeship Programme

This is a 36-month Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. The programme combines technical study, National Grid training, and practical workplace experience.

Your development will include:

• Study at Loughborough College.
• Specialist training at National Grid's Training Centre in Tipton and Eakring.
• Practical workplace learning and project work.

About National Grid

National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day. National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) serves communities of more than 8 million people across the Midlands, Southwest of England, and South Wales.

Important Information

• You can apply for only one opportunity across all Early Careers and Career Changer programmes.
• Applications are on a rolling basis and may close early once enough applications are received. Apply as early as possible.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship in most cases.