Apprentice Cable Jointer - Basingstoke

NG BAILEY GROUP LIMITED

Basingstoke (RG24 8PD)

Closes on Sunday 5 April 2026

Posted on 2 March 2026

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Summary

Do you want to work for an organisation that specialises in electrical design, providing solutions for connections, power generation, battery storage, standby power, and network operators such as Scottish Power? Join Freedom and be part of the next generation of people who design, connect, maintain and renew electricity infrastructure.

• Wage:

  Competitive

  Competitive wage offered

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• Training course: Power industry distribution cable jointer (level 3)
• Hours: Shifts are Monday - Friday between 07:00 and 17:30 depending on the project.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Wednesday 26 August 2026

• Duration:

  3 years

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Work with associated multicores and earth cables
• Installation of containment and cabling
• Learn to understand and adhere to risk assessments
• Use mobile lifting equipment
• Gain a SPEN authorisation and Safety Passport
• Maintain site safety at all times
• PAT test
• Calibration testing
• Read and understand engineering drawings, wiring and circuit diagrams
• Diagnose and rectify faults on a range of circuits and equipment
• Use small hand tools such as and including, screwdrivers, pliers, grips, hammers, saws, etc
• Operate electrical 110v and battery powered tools such as SDS drills, combi drills, impact drivers, disc grinders etc
• Installation of multicore cables on prepared cable trays and in cable troughs within substation compounds, including relay rooms and the glanding & termination of such cables, wiring of electrical relay panels, battery chargers, outdoor plant etc

Where you'll work

Rutherford Business Park
Rutherford Road
Basingstoke
RG24 8PD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

UTILITY & CONSTRUCTION TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Power industry distribution cable jointer (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Review drawings, instructions or information to understand the task for example, work instructions, complex wiring diagrams, design specifications, utility plans, on-line search documents.
• Prioritise and plan work with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost.
• Identify and organise resources to complete tasks.
• Receive and clear a safety document (permit to work). Brief a working party.
• Report or escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
• Identify apparatus to be worked on.
• Interpret network schematic diagrams and geographic records to identify running arrangements.
• Identify hazards and risks and apply control measures.
• Apply health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Carry out visual inspection to identify evidence of overhead services and buried utilities. Use electronic locating equipment. Mark the position of services and sub-structures on the work site.
• Apply measures to leave power work environments in a safe condition.
• Respond in the event of an emergency first aid situation including situations where there is electrical risk.
• Conduct plant or vehicle checks.
• Segregate waste for reuse, recycling, and waste transfer.
• Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste.
• Apply security measures.
• Select, check, prepare, use or operate, and store personal tools and equipment.
• Set up spiking gun.
• Install cables and apply protection.
• Follow live working procedures.
• Joint and terminate cables (modern XPLE insulated, PVC sheathed, and paper insulated lead sheath) for low voltage cable networks using cable connectors including fitting and terminating services into cut outs. Apply system earthing connections and joint protection.
• Joint and terminate cables (modern XPLE and paper insulated) using joint kits on high voltage cables up to 11kv operating voltage. Apply joint protection.
• Receive phasing colours for HV jointing tasks and interpret phasing diagrams.
• Make and break live conductor connections on LV underground networks.
• Perform testing procedures before and after making and breaking connections.
• Identify fault. Test to find the fault condition.
• Conduct fault diagnosis on underground cable networks to identify underlying cause.
• Make recommendations for the repair or restoration of plant or apparatus based on the findings of diagnostic procedures.
• Erect and maintain signing, lighting and guarding.
• Monitor works using mechanical excavators (banksman).
• Inspect excavation arrangements before work for safe access and egress.
• Identify areas for improvement. For example, in relation to quality, cost, time, safety, and environmental impact.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate with others to give and receive information for example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Record information.
• Produce or amend documents for example, handover notes, procedures, reports.
• Use digital and information technology. Follow cyber security requirements. Comply with GDPR.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Review drawings, instructions or information to understand the task for example, work instructions, complex wiring diagrams, design specifications, utility plans, on-line search documents.
• Prioritise and plan work with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost.
• Identify and organise resources to complete tasks.
• Receive and clear a safety document (permit to work). Brief a working party.
• Report or escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
• Identify apparatus to be worked on.
• Interpret network schematic diagrams and geographic records to identify running arrangements.
• Identify hazards and risks and apply control measures.
• Apply health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Carry out visual inspection to identify evidence of overhead services and buried utilities. Use electronic locating equipment. Mark the position of services and sub-structures on the work site.
• Apply measures to leave power work environments in a safe condition.
• Respond in the event of an emergency first aid situation including situations where there is electrical risk.
• Conduct plant or vehicle checks.
• Segregate waste for reuse, recycling, and waste transfer.
• Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste.
• Apply security measures.
• Select, check, prepare, use or operate, and store personal tools and equipment.
• Set up spiking gun.
• Install cables and apply protection.
• Follow live working procedures.
• Joint and terminate cables (modern XPLE insulated, PVC sheathed, and paper insulated lead sheath) for low voltage cable networks using cable connectors including fitting and terminating services into cut outs. Apply system earthing connections and joint protection.
• Joint and terminate cables (modern XPLE and paper insulated) using joint kits on high voltage cables up to 11kv operating voltage. Apply joint protection.
• Receive phasing colours for HV jointing tasks and interpret phasing diagrams.
• Make and break live conductor connections on LV underground networks.
• Perform testing procedures before and after making and breaking connections.
• Identify fault. Test to find the fault condition.
• Conduct fault diagnosis on underground cable networks to identify underlying cause.
• Make recommendations for the repair or restoration of plant or apparatus based on the findings of diagnostic procedures.
• Erect and maintain signing, lighting and guarding.
• Monitor works using mechanical excavators (banksman).
• Inspect excavation arrangements before work for safe access and egress.
• Identify areas for improvement. For example, in relation to quality, cost, time, safety, and environmental impact.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate with others to give and receive information for example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Record information.
• Produce or amend documents for example, handover notes, procedures, reports.
• Use digital and information technology. Follow cyber security requirements. Comply with GDPR.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.

Training schedule

• You will attend college to complete the Level 3 Apprenticeship Power Industry Distribution Cable Jointer
• In addition, you will regularly attend in-house training and development as part of the programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4 or above)
• Maths (grade C/4 or above)
• Science (grade C/4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working

Other requirements

• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary

About this employer

NG Bailey is the UK's leading independent engineering and services business. Our vision is ‘to be the best – creating exceptional environments for present and future generations’. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, and our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects. Our company has two divisions, Engineering and Services, which together we bring buildings and infrastructure to life.

https://www.ngbailey.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Pension and employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing/Volunteer days
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym memberships, shopping and Bike 2 Work Scheme 

After this apprenticeship

• Once qualified there is the potential of a permanent position within the company
• If you successful gain a permanent position there are many opportunities to advance your career

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UTILITY & CONSTRUCTION TRAINING LIMITED

earlycareers@ngbailey.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016811.

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Closes on Sunday 5 April 2026

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