Experienced Apprenticeship - Power Networks Craftsperson - Southend UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
UK Power Networks owns, operates and maintains three electricity distribution networks. It takes hundreds of highly trained craftspeople and engineers to build, maintain and operate the electrical infrastructure and equipment. The two-year IET accredited Apprentice programme equips individuals with the skills to safely work on the network.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 23 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£29,788.00
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Working week
Shifts TBC. Working hours depend on location.
Total hours per week: 37.0
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
11 Sep 2023
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Date posted
20 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000136231
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Apprentices will learn one of three trades:
- 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
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.
Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence due to the requirement to travel between work sites.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Apprentices will follow Level 3 Apprenticeship Power Network Craftsperson (ST0156), which includes a City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Power Engineering - Distribution and Transmission (Technical Knowledge) (2304-17).
Training will be a mixture of block release to college, courses delivered at UK Power Networks training centres and on the job training.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Following the completion of the apprenticeships, individuals will be a qualified cable jointer, overhead linesperson or electrical substation fitter.
These are jobs for life, if you want, or alternatively you could continue your development up to engineer and beyond.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3 (D)) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/
Address
Southend
SS2 5QF
Training
Training provider
UK POWER NETWORKS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Power network craftsperson
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 23 Apr 2023