Power Sub-Station Fitter Apprentice MORRISON ENERGY SERVICES LIMITED
Morrison Energy Services is recruiting Electrical Fitter apprentices for our UK Power Networks contract in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, High Wycombe & Essex. Your role will cover the provision, replacement, repair and maintenance of utility network infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to become an apprentice with opportunities to progress within a highly respected Net Zero focused company.
Closing date: 16 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£22,230.00
Reviewed 6 monthly assuming targets are achieved.
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Working week
Monday to Friday 07:30hrs - 16:30hrs
Total hours per week: 45.0
(the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)
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Expected duration
36 Months
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Possible start date
25 Sep 2023
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Date posted
10 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000161766
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Positions
9 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Our business is centred upon the provision, replacement, repair and maintenance of utility network infrastructure. With Green Skills being a key part of the future of our business, you will become an integral part of this change.
Morrison Energy Services is proud to be a key partner in the UKPN Alliance, delivering substation build and refurbishment works across the East of England including design, project management, cable installation, building construction, jointing, switchgear, bunding, commissioning, decommissioning and demolition.
The Apprenticeship Programme, endorsed by Energy & Utility Skills and Accredited by the city & guilds, provides the opportunity for individuals to become fully trained and qualified “craft” persons on the 11kV to 132kV distribution network.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Electrical fitting activities on High Voltage switch gear, transformers and associated equipment
- Installation of Control and protection equipment
- Installation of Earthing Systems
- Installation of outdoor equipment such as Bus Bar, Disconnectors and Switchgear
- Maintenance of High Voltage equipment
- Fault Finding on Low and High Voltage equipment
- Receiving High Voltage documents
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 3 Power Network Craftsperson Apprenticeship Standard.
The Apprentice programme is 3 years in duration, typically delivered in rotations of 2 week blocks at our training providers facilities in Manchester, followed by a period in the field, putting learning into practice.
Award Winning Apprenticeship Development Programme.
As an Apprentice within Morrison Energy Services, along with your technical programme, you will undertake our Award Winning EU Skills endorsed Apprenticeship Development Scheme (ADS) programme.
The ADS programme is a blend of online and face-to-face sessions, involving soft skills development and mental health/pastoral care support. Some elements of the scheme are residential, which will take place in England.
Whilst on the programme, your travel to and from the providers’ locations, hotel accommodation and all meals will be fully paid for.
Professional Membership
All of our Power Apprentices are encouraged to become EngTech level members of the Institute of Engineering and Technology within 12 months of commencing the programme.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Career Development
We are also very keen that our apprentices progress within the business, and we have a full training and competence program in place to facilitate this. There are a number of pathways to choose from upon completion, which will be discussed as part of quarterly progress reviews.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-5) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
MORRISON ENERGY SERVICES LIMITED
Address
Abel Smith House
Gunnels Wood Road
Stevenage
SG1 2ST
Contact
Resourcing Team (Stevenage)
01438 743744
Training
Training provider
UTILITY & CONSTRUCTION TRAINING LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Power network craftsperson
Level 3 (A level)
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