Electrical Apprentice

MW ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING LIMITED; Lasalle; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MW ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING LIMITED is seeking an Electrical Apprentice to join our team. You will learn by reading electrical drawings, testing systems, and assisting with installations and maintenance to meet project schedules and quality standards.

This apprenticeship offers hands-on training across 12–440V systems, including comms equipment, with a structured pathway and a Monday–Friday workweek. Up to £34,640 salary during the programme.

Qualifications

• Completed a trade apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Clear understanding of electrical installation drawings.
• Awareness of SHE risks and mitigation.
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes.
• Comfortable in confined spaces and at heights.
• Possession of safety certifications such as SHE Induction, COSHH Awareness, and Working at Height.
• Experience in marine, offshore, construction or manufacturing environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, MDS, and guidance information.
• Test electrical systems including 12v, 24v, 110v, 240v, and 440v.
• Perform crimping and soldering as required.
• Carry out electrical installations, maintenance, and defect rectifications per schedules.
• Install, test, and maintain communications equipment (VHF radios, intercoms, GPS, AIS).
• Diagnose faults and rectify defects.
• Conduct detailed inspections and use measurement tools.
• Utilise calibration measurement equipment to ensure accurate system functionality.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Electrical testing

Crimping

Soldering

Fault diagnosis

Inspections & measurement

Safety awareness

Teamwork & communication

Education

Trade apprenticeship or equivalent in electrical

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Employment Position

• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, Method Data Sheets (MDS), and guidance information.
• Conducting electrical testing on a variety of systems, including 12v, 24v, 110v, 240v, and 440v.
• Executing various crimping techniques and performing soldering as required.
• Carrying out electrical installations, maintenance, and defect rectifications in line with project schedules to ensure customer quality standards are met.
• Installing, testing, and maintaining communications equipment such as VHF radios, intercoms, GPS, and AIS systems.
• Performing fault diagnosis and defect rectifications on electrical systems.
• Conducting detailed inspections and being proficient in using various measurement tools.
• Utilising calibrating measurement equipment to ensure accurate system functionality.

Electrical Apprentice

Apprenticeship

Up to £34,640

Monday - Friday

What YouÔÇÖll Be Doing

• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, Method Data Sheets (MDS), and guidance information.
• Conducting electrical testing on a variety of systems, including 12v, 24v, 110v, 240v, and 440v.
• Executing various crimping techniques and performing soldering as required.
• Carrying out electrical installations, maintenance, and defect rectifications in line with project schedules to ensure customer quality standards are met.
• Installing, testing, and maintaining communications equipment such as VHF radios, intercoms, GPS, and AIS systems.
• Performing fault diagnosis and defect rectifications on electrical systems.
• Conducting detailed inspections and being proficient in using various measurement tools.
• Utilising calibrating measurement equipment to ensure accurate system functionality.

Your Skills And Experience

• Completed an appropriate trade apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (e.g., naval, electrical).
• A clear understanding of electrical installation drawings.
• Awareness of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) risks and how to mitigate them.
• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at heights.
• Possession of relevant safety certifications such as SHE Induction, COSHH Awareness, and Working at Height.
• Experience in the marine, offshore, construction, or manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

Key Requirements

• Enthusiastic and eager to learn in a hands-on environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required.