Annual wage £20,000.00 We offer £2,000 increments for each completed year of your apprenticeship in addition to our normal annual pay increases. Working week Our Apprentices join us on a permanent employment contract. Typical working hours are 08:30-16:00, Monday to Friday. Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 48 Months Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 03 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000248799 Positions 2 available What you will do in your working day The first year of your apprenticeship will help you learn and develop critical foundation skills and knowledge around the gas industry, engineering activities and ensuring that you always work safely You will then move on to one of the dedicated technical pathways (listed below) for the final 36 months of your programme, where you will build the specialist knowledge and experience required to set you on course to becoming an expert: Pressure Management Technician - responsible for installing, testing and maintaining the controls and systems that measure, monitor and analyse pressures and flows within the gas network. Responding to faults and taking action to restore systems to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a gas transportation network Pipelines Maintenance Technician - responsible for the testing, maintenance and protection of high-pressure gas pipelines and associated connecting plant and equipment to ensure the safe operation of pipelines and prevent damage from third parties Electrical and Instrumentation Technician - responsible for installing, testing and maintaining the instrumentation, controls and systems that measure, monitor, analyse and control the performance of the gas network. Identifying faults and taking action to restore operating systems Regardless of which pathway you choose, you will gain extensive practical experience, working on real projects alongside specialist colleagues here at Spadeadam. The training you will be getting You will join us on a permanent contract during August, with your apprenticeship programme formally commencing from early September and lasting approximately 48 months Upon completion you will be awarded the industry recognised Level 3 Gas Network Craftsperson Apprenticeship standard You will have four or five study blocks each year, where you will spend up to a fortnight away from home with our specialist Training Provider, who will equip you with additional knowledge, skills and behaviours required for your ongoing development You will also have access to lots of online support materials and 1-2-1 sessions with your tutor to help reinforce your learning Don’t worry about additional travel and accommodation costs, as we cover these, but as these off-the-job learning weeks are a critical element of your development, spending time away from home may not be for everyone, so please consider whether you can make this commitment What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to experience working across a mixture of different projects at our world famous Spadeadam Research and Testing site in Cumbria. On our Apprenticeship programme you’ll be stretched but always supported, so don’t worry if right now a lot of what you will be doing sounds very complicated and new You will be surrounded by people committed to helping you learn and develop and providing you with everything you need to succeed, including opportunities to embark on further training and gain specialist qualifications. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5) Essential GCSE or equivalent Physics or Chemistry (Grade GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5) Desired NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Performing Engineering Operations (Grade Pass) Desired Things to consider It is important to understand that the nature of our work means that you will regularly spend time outside, in all weather, working with our delivery teams and witnessing our tests and research first hand.