A Power Network Craftsperson has responsibility for the safe construction, maintenance, and repair of the UK’s electrical power network, to provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the country. This involves working at various locations across the UK’s power network.

The occupation exists within an industry with a high level of safety critical activities, so there is a requirement for a disciplined and responsible approach to work. The work requires a good level of physical ability to access and egress work positions.

Key Responsibilities & Accountability

Your key responsibities and accountability on completion of your apprenticeship is:

• LV service jointing
• LV mains jointing

There are three specialisms within this occupation:

• Working on overhead lines
• Working on underground cables
• Substation fitting

Qualifications, Experience & Personal Attributes

Apprenticeship candidates will normally have attained 3 to 5 GCSEs at grades A to C (including mathematics, English, and a science), or equivalent qualifications.

The successful candidate will be required to commit to a 36-month apprenticeship with Quartzelec starting in September 2024. Upon completion you will be offered a permanent position as an authorised Cable Jointer.

The apprenticeship will involve several block release study weeks at Utility & Construction Training Centre (UCT) Trafford Park, Manchester therefore travel is an essential part of this apprenticeship with several occasions of working / studying away from home.

The following qualifications are attained through this apprenticeship.

• Technical Certificate C&G 2304-17 in Electrical Power
• Engineering Level 2
• SHEA Power (EUSR)
• BESC Basic Electrical Safety Competence (EUSkills)
• Due to the location of the work and college, successful applicants will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to their own transport.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and letter of application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to:-

Email:     recruitment@quartzelec.com

Strictly no agencies please

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