Job Title: Cable Jointing Apprentice
Location: Liverpool
Business Area: Utilities
Starting Salary £NLW (increasing upon each successful academic year reached)
Who we are…
Quartzelec is an independent, multi-disciplined service provider that employs over 600 people in the UK and overseas with a turnover in excess of £90 million.
We support the industrial, infrastructure, commercial and service sectors with a unique range of contracting and rotating machine services as well as developing and providing support products offered through the Quartzelec group of companies.
We are recruiting Cable Jointing Apprentices to join our expanding teams. These opportunities will be managed from our Liverpool business, from which, we deliver services to clients throughout the UK.
The Role…
A Power Network Craftsperson has responsibility for the safe construction, maintenance, and repair of the UK’s electrical power network, to provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the country. This involves working at various locations across the UK’s power network.
The occupation exists within an industry with a high level of safety critical activities, so there is a requirement for a disciplined and responsible approach to work. The work requires a good level of physical ability to access and egress work positions.
What you’ll be doing:
Your Key Responsibilities & Accountability on completion of apprenticeship:
- LV service jointing
- LV mains jointing
There are three specialisms within this occupation:
- Working on overhead lines
- Working on underground cables
- Substation fitting
Successful candidates will acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to attend DNO training schools, with the goal of obtaining the relevant authorisations to work across various DNO networks.
Who we want…
Apprenticeship candidates are expected to have achieved 3 to 5 GCSEs at grades A to C (or level 5), including mathematics, English, and a science subject.
The successful candidate will be required to commit to a 36-month apprenticeship with Quartzelec, commencing in September 2025. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, a permanent position as an Authorised Cable Jointer will be offered.
The apprenticeship programme will include several block release study weeks at the Utility & Construction Training Centre (UCT) located in Trafford Park, Manchester. As such, travel is a necessary component of this apprenticeship, and candidates should anticipate occasions when they will be required to work and study away from home.
Given the location of both the workplace and the training centre, successful applicants must possess a full driving license and have access to their own transportation.
Qualification Level:
The following qualifications are attained through this apprenticeship.
- Technical Certificate C&G 2304-17 in Electrical Power
- Engineering Level 2
- SHEA Power (EUSR)
- BESC Basic Electrical Safety Competence (EUSkills)
Typical Duration: 36 months
We can offer you…
Based on 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday we offer a very competitive salary plus you will also receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance of 33 days and a Company contributed gym subsidy payment. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as an employee assistance programme, substantial courses, career developing training events and employee discounts.
Why Quartzelec?
At Quartzelec, we take great pride in our commitment to developing the next generation of talent, as demonstrated by our active engagement with over 100 apprentices. In recognition of our efforts, we were honoured to receive the Employer Recognition Award from two of our training providers in 2025. We are dedicated to fostering growth and supporting our apprentices through guidance and mentorship, enabling them to achieve their full potential.
By joining our company, you will benefit from comprehensive support that combines structured academic study at college with valuable hands-on experience in the workplace. You will work closely with your Line Manager and personal Mentor to develop a Personal Development Plan tailored to your individual goals and aspirations.
We offer a distinctive working experience within a company that values autonomy, empowering employees with the responsibility and ownership of their areas of expertise. This approach not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also creates opportunities for significant career advancement.
Closing Date: TBC
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Strictly no agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liverpool L9 7AR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
