Job Title: Apprentice Electrical Fitter
Business Unit: Substations
Purpose of the Position:
Our Apprentice Electrical Maintenance program has been designed so that the successful applicant will complete a modern apprenticeship. The apprentice programme is a 3-year apprenticeship. You will work alongside time served electrical fitters learning key skills developing electrical fitting skills for working.
As an apprentice electrical fitter, you will attend college to complete the required SVQ in qualification. This is block release, usually in 2-week blocks.
Due to the nature of where the college is located and where our various sites are located you will ideally have your own transport or use of reliable public transport for commuting when term starts.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Including but not limited to the following:
While at college:
· Attend college on the days and times associated with the qualification and agreed by tutors and managers
· Complete the required work associated with SVQ assessments and portfolios in a timely manner. (If there are any difficulties meeting required deadlines this should be raised with your tutors and manager).
Typical duties while at work include, but are not limited to:
· Working in Live Substations up to 400kV
· Read and understand electrical drawings associated with Protection Panel Installation wiring and circuit diagrams.
· Read and understand Cable Schedules and installation of multicore cables.
· Read and understand Primary Layouts installation of circuit breakers, disconnectors, earth switches and earth grid layouts.
· Be prepared to work at height and in outside conditions.
Governance:
Interfaces and relationships with key stakeholders:
• Electrical fitters
• Site supervisor
• Site Manager
• Tutors at college
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
· A minimum of 5 A-C GCSEs grade C which includes English, Math, and Science and two other subjects.
· Strong IT skills when using a variety of Microsoft packages.
· A desire to want a long-term career as an Electrical Fitter with good progression to Site Manager or project management.
· Good communication skills to ultimately liaise with colleagues and tutors.
· An interest/understanding of technologies and engineering.
Desirable criteria
· Full UK driving license with no points.
Values
In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must possess the following qualities:
Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.
