NG BAILEY GROUP LIMITED - Apprentice High Voltage Fitter - Basingstoke
Rutherford Business Park, Rutherford Road, Basingstoke, RG24 8PD
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Summary
Join Freedom and be part of the next generation of people who design, connect, build, maintain and renew electricity infrastructure. You will work with the teams installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 400V to 132kV in a manner that delivers safe, high-quality workmanship and fit-for-purpose networks.
Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours Monday to Friday, working hours are between 7:00am and 17:30pm, shift dependent on the project. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 26 August 2026
Duration: 4 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
The installation of ground mounted and structure mounted power system components including cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 132kV
Read and understand engineering drawings, wiring and circuit diagrams
Inspect and test electrical installations between 240V and 415V
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.
Install cable tray containment, racking systems required multicores, HV cables including installation of cantilever un-strut brackets
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
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
UTILITY & CONSTRUCTION TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Your training plan
You will train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country
Level 3 - Installation electrician/maintenance electrician apprenticeship standard
Block release at a local college
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)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Excellent timekeeping
Are keen to learn
Safety Conscious
Other requirements
Have a valid UK driving license
Work indoors, outdoors and occasionally at height
Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary
Have normal colour vision
About this company
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.
