Substation Craftsperson Advanced Apprentice - East Kent

Our three-year Advanced Apprenticeship Substations programme will train you to become a craftsperson in our substations. Here, we transform high-voltage electricity into low-voltage electricity, making it usable for homes and businesses.

As a technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining our substations and ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply.

During the apprenticeship, you'll learn

Maintenance techniques for power transformers, main connections, terminals, and various types of joints Experience working with air systems, batteries, and environmental battery charger systems Following strict safety guidelines, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and monitoring of high-voltage substation equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, disconnectors, compressors, and auxiliary systems

Your skills and expertise will contribute to the smooth operation of our substations and the overall electricity transmission network.

Training:
Initially, you will be at our National Training Centre in Eakring, Nottinghamshire for your Induction period which is around six weeks, then periodically for technical training In the first year, you will spend 70% of your time at the Eakring Training Centre with the remaining 30% on-site (gathering site-based experience) Year two will be 50/50 at Eakring and on-site and in the
third year 70% on-site and 30% at Eakring training centre You will get a Level 3 Power Network Craftsperson qualification at the end of the 3 years

Training Outcome:
By the end of the programme, you'll hold a Level 3 qualification as a Power Industry Substation Fitter, and most importantly, have a job waiting for you!

Employer Description:
National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong.  In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt. The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Reliable,Adaptable,Responsible