Apprentice Substation Fitter

**Electricity North West distributes electricity through 57,000 kilometres of overhead lines and underground cables, enough to go around the world one and a half times. We actively manage the power network in real time, responding to issues with remote technology and teams on the ground. We provide an essential service to 5 million people in 2.4 million properties covering 10% of the electricity demand of Great Britain from Cheshire to Cumbria.**

**We have the most digitally-advanced network in Europe and over the next five years well invest £2 billion to increase the networks capacity and enable the transition to net zero. This is an exciting time to join us and start your careers in the utilities industry.**

As an electrical fitter Apprentice, you will gain valuable skills and knowledge from experienced team members and work towards become responsible for installing, repairing, inspecting and maintaining electrical plant apparatus, such as electrical switches, isolators, circuit breakers, batteries, protection and transformers within Electricity North West Substations.

You will learn to safely and efficiently carry out construction, maintenance and fault repair, ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and company codes of practice.

**Whats in it for you?**

Learn while you earn on our fully funded three-year Apprenticeship Programme. Its a great opportunity to gain hands on experience, develop your skills and knowledge and power a great career with us.

As part of the programme you will;
- Study for City & Guilds level 2 qualification
- Study for a Level 3 industry recognised Power Network Apprenticeship;
- Have a work-based mentor to support your development;
- Start on a salary of £12,699.44 per year and receive annual increases
- Holidays start at 23 days per year, rising to 26 days by the end of the programme plus 8 bank holidays per year;
- Have access to our colleague reward platform offering discounts on high street, retailers, leisure, travel and so much more;
- Gain membership to our pension scheme offering an employer contribution of up to 14%;
**About You**:
You will need the following skills and qualifications to start your career journey with us;
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English Language level 4 - 9 or A* - C;
- Enjoy working outdoors in all weathers;
- Working as part of a team;
- An interest in driving forward your career;

**Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.