Substation Craftsperson Advanced Apprentice - SW Chiltern

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:
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. Net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for apprentices to join us.  Our people in Network Services work across a number of teams to keep the lights on for our customers. They might be helping a customer who has lost supply or supporting a developer building a multi-million pound project. They maintain a 24/7 service from faults and maintenance, asset replacement to new connections, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts, their work is critical to everything we do.

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