Electrical Apprentice – High Voltage

Penarth, South Glamorgan
Morrison Energy Services
About The Role Morrison Energy Services is recruiting for High Voltage Electrical Fitter Apprentices for our National Grid contract in South Wales and the South-West of England. This is an exciting opportunity to become an Apprentice at Morrison Energy Services with opportunities to progress within a highly respected Net Zero focused company. 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 delivering both M&E and EPC projects on behalf of National Grid. We are delivering substation build and refurbishment works across England & Wales including design, project management, cable installation, building construction, switchgear installation, 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 132kV to 400kV transmission network. The start date of the apprenticeship programme will be the 25th September 2023 and you must be available to start employment on this date to be considered for the programme. We will be conducting an assessment centre in Bristol, which will take place during the week commencing the 18th July 2023. Please only apply if you are able to attend. 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 documentsEssential Skills and Knowledge Requirements: Due to company health & safety policy you must be 18+ years old Full driving licence and own transport GCSE’s (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English, grades A-C or 9-5. An interest in electronics, electricity or engineering and enthusiasm to work outdoors Ability to work in a team and an understanding of the importance of team work Possess a high degree of manual dexterity demonstrated through the use of hand tools Willingness to work outdoors in all weathers and ability to walk and stand on uneven ground Ability to work within a confined space, without restriction Willing and able to undertake physically demanding work in all weather conditions Applicants must be willing to travel nationwide and stay away, as requiredApprenticeship Standard The Apprentice programme is 3 years in duration (indicative timescale), typically blocks of 2 3 weeks at our training provider 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. Career Development Our apprentices start the training program on £8 per hour. 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. Benefits 21 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday Pension scheme Life Assurance Personal Accident Insurance About The Company M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets. At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued