Apprentice Power Network Craftsperson (HV) Hamilton, Scotland
Job description
Job Title: Apprentice Power Network Craftsperson (HV)
Location: Hamilton
Business Area: HV Electrical Contracting
Who we are…
Quartzelec is an independent, multi-disciplined service provider that employs over 600 people in the UK and overseas with a turnover in excess of £73 million.
We support the industrial, infrastructure, commercial and service sectors with a unique range of contracting and rotating machine services as well as developing and providing support products offered through the Quartzelec group of companies.
The Role…
A Power Network Craftsperson has responsibility for the safe construction, maintenance, and repair of the UK’s electrical power network, to provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the country. This involves working at various locations across the UK’s power network.
Due to continuous growth, we are now seeking an Apprentice Power Network Craftsperson’s to join our HV team in our Hamilton Business Unit.
The successful candidate will be required to commit to a 36-month apprenticeship with Quartzelec ltd. starting in September 2023.
***This apprenticeship which will include block release study weeks at Utility and Construction Training Centre (UCT) Manchester. (Accommodation and transportation will be provided).
Responsibilities…
Your Key Responsibilities & Accountability on completion of apprenticeship
- Installation, maintenance, and repair of HV switchgear and transformers up to and including 33kV
- Electrical substation wiring including panel wiring
- Participate fully with all site Health & Safety and Environmental requirements
- Assist the Senior authorised person with Testing of HV installations
- Installation of cable management systems (trays and trunking)
- Provide HV cable Jointers Mate's duties as and when required
- Installation and termination of multicore cables
- Ferrule identification and crimping of cores
- Ability to read cable block diagrams, cable schedules and termination schedules
- Ability to read schematic drawings preferential
- Mounting and installing a variety of components
Who we want…
Apprenticeship candidates will normally have attained qualifications (National 5 or equivalent) to include as a minimum Mathematics, English, and a Science.
Due to the location of study and work, its preferred candidates have a licence and transport or on path to completing their test in the near future.
The following qualifications are attained through this apprenticeship:
- Technical Certificate C&G 2339-17 in Electrical Power Engineering Level 2
- SHEA Power (EUSR)
- BESC Basic Electrical Safety Competence (EUSkills)
- Power Network Craftsperson Level 3
What we do for you…
Based on 37.50 hours per week Monday to Friday we offer a salary based on SJIB industry rates with yearly increments on successful completion of current phase of apprenticeship.
There’s an attractive benefits package on offer at Quartzelec Ltd. As well as the usual benefits you would expect, we go much further:
- 24 days annual leave
- Gym Subsidy payment
- Enhanced company contribution pension scheme
- Access to substantial number of courses and training events
Application process: To apply to the role, please submit an updated CV following the ‘apply’ button.
Strictly no agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £5.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hamilton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (required)
Work Location: One location
