Advanced Apprentice England
Job description
About us
UK Power Networks is a large business in England. We are customer-centric, rewarding, inclusive and our goal is to We own and maintain electricity cables and lines across London, the South East and East of England and make sure power flows reliably, safely, and securely.
Our priorities are to tackle the climate crisis by connecting renewable energy, electric car chargers and low carbon heating, meet our customers evolving needs by improving our services, support our customers in vulnerable circumstances and go above and beyond for the communities we serve..
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
- Safe work environment
The Role
- Advanced Craftsperson Apprentice
- Salary: £27,839- £30,000 per year
- Start Date: May 2023
The UK Power Network, the winners of The JobCrowd Top companies for Apprentices to work for 2018/19, are currently hiring for our next cohort. This role is the perfect entryway into a career at UK Power Network!
Locations
- London
- Norfolk
- Sussex
- Surrey
- Kent
- Cambridgeshire
- Suffolk
- Essex
About UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks owns, operates and maintains three electricity distribution networks. Delivering power to 19 million people across London, the South East and East of England, keeping the lights on for 28% of the UK population. UK Power Networks have an un-regulated arm of the business. UK Power Networks Services which builds, manage and maintains high-voltage private electrical networks for owners of major infrastructure. Clients include London’s five main airports, High Speed 1, Network Rail and London Underground. Our priorities are to tackle the climate crisis by connecting renewable energy, meet our customers evolving needs by improving our services, support our customers in vulnerable circumstances and go above and beyond for the communities we serve.
The Experienced Apprenticeship Programme
The IET accredited Apprentice programme is a two-year training programme that will equip individuals with the skills and competencies to safety work on the electricity network in one of three crafts:
- Cable Jointers – working on the underground electrical cables carrying out jointing duties, such as the maintenance and restoration of power supplies and laying cables for new supplies on the UK Power Networks distribution system.
- Overhead Linespersons – Similar to the role of a Cable Jointer however an Overhead Linesperson works on the overhead power network including up wood poles and metal towers. Restoring power supplies, maintaining existing assets and expanding the network. A head for heights is essential for this role!
- Fitters - Maintenance fitter build, maintain and fault find on sub-station plant. This will include working at height at times such as on scaffolding.
Principal Accountabilities
Apprentices are expected to learn all aspects of their allocated craft and apply the knowledge, skills and behaviours through the Apprenticeship Programme competently, safely and in accordance with the Apprenticeship standards. Apprentices will follow Level 3 Apprenticeship Power Network Craftsperson. Which includes a City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Power Engineering - Distribution and Transmission Technical Knowledge.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required
This is an apprenticeship where you will be taught all the necessary skills and competencies to perform each craft safely and competently. During the apprenticeship individuals will always work supervised and as part of a team.
- Ideally Successful individuals will have either gained a qualification in a technical subject such as electrical or mechanical engineering qualification or can demonstrate work experience in a craft, technical or hands on role, such as electricians, mechanical fitters, welders, vehicle technicians or telecommunications technicians etc.
- Applications from individuals who have acquired technical knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience through an apprenticeship, or another formal training programme related to one of the roles detailed above are also welcomed
- Candidates should have a minimum of GCSE grade 4 (C) or equivalent in English Language and Maths.
- Applicants must be in possession of a full UK driving licence.
- Applicants must possess a high degree of manual dexterity demonstrated through the use of hand tools and will be expected to undertake a range of practical assessment, aligned to their designated craft, should their application be successful. Some roles require applicants to work safely at height.
- Applicants must always prioritise safe working practices and demonstrate a strong understanding of what it means to deliver great customer service.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £27,839.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: One location
