Accelerated Craft Electrician Programme
Are you a level 31 qualified electrician looking for a new challenge?
Join NI Water’s Accelerated Craft Electrician Programme and become an Enhanced Craft Grade (ECG) Multi-skilled electrician in just 12 months (or in as little as three months if deemed competent)!
As NI's Employer of the Year, we offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including:
- Support from experienced mentors
- Access to the latest training, technology and innovation
- Your own NI Water van
- Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects
If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply for our Accelerated Craft Electrician Programme today!
1Please see essential criteria below for more information
Role Description
The Enhanced Craft Electrical Trainee (ECET) position is a transitional training role within our Mechanical and Electrical Services team which, subject to the successful completion of an intensive training programme, will enable the postholder to progress to the role of Enhanced Craft Grade (ECG) Multi-Skilled Electrician.
As part of NI Water’s award-winning team, successful applicants will have the opportunity to enhance their skills and experience through a tailored accelerated development programme. In these vital roles, candidates will support the safe and efficient operation of all electrical installations and assets across our treatment and pumping facilities, in the South Armagh and South Down region, so that NI Water can continue to deliver the water and wastewater services upon which that we all rely on to thrive.
As part of the Accelerated Craft Electrician Programme, candidates will have an unrivalled opportunity to learn from our expert team, benefit from full training on new and exciting technology, develop their skills and enjoy a unique and rewarding career. We will also provide all the tools, equipment and resources needed to do the job safely and effectively.
Successful applicants will receive an attractive reward package from day one, including a competitive salary with great benefits and structured career progression. They will also receive an increase in salary, once deemed competent.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. Have a relevant National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) *Level 3 Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation
OR
Have a recognised **equivalent Craft-based electrical qualification (** this is expected to be associated with a 4-year Apprenticeship programme in electrical industrial, electrical maintenance or electromechanical discipline. Please note an Apprenticeship associated solely with Domestic Electrical Installations is not considered to be equivalent).
AND
2. Hold a current valid driving licence to enable you to fulfil your responsibilities.
3. Have a permanent residence within 35 miles travelling distance by public road to the NI Water location specified below. This distance is measured using the RAC Route Planner from full postcode to full postcode via the ‘shortest route’ selection on the website;
- Banbridge Wastewater Treatment Works – Huntly Road, Banbridge, Down, BT32 3UR