Academy Apprentice Engineer Electrical

Harwin plc; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Harwin plc in Portsmouth offers a three-year engineering apprenticeship, starting with year 1 at our purpose-built training academy, with day release to South Downs College. You’ll gain hands-on engineering skills as you rotate through our engineering and operations teams, preparing for years 2 and 3 placements.

This Electrical Engineering pathway covers Software Automation or Electrical Machine Design, with essential training, mentoring, and a clear route to full career progression within

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE English and Maths requirements.
• Desirable science and engineering qualifications.
• Willingness to study toward an officially recognised qualification.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply engineering principles related to mechanical or electrical systems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Participate in routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of machinery or infrastructures.
• Support ongoing engineering projects by preparing reports, documentation, and CAD drawings.
• Attend college / training provider as required and maintain up-to-date coursework.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Presentation

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Teamwork

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE English 5

GCSE Maths 7

GCSE Science 5

A Level Engineering C

T Level Engineering Pass

BTEC Engineering Pass

Job description

Introduction

The 1st year will be at our own purpose-built training academy with day release to South Downs College. Learing vital engineering skills as well as rotating through different areas across our engineering and operations teams, working on the different technologies and gaining new skills before moving into your placement in years 2 & 3

About the Employer

Harwin plc is a Portsmouth based manufacturing company specialising in the innovative design and production of electrical / electronic components. Our products are distributed worldwide through our network of partners in Europe, Asia and the US. We offer a breadth and depth of expertise in such markets as distribution, industrial and instrumentation, medical, military, aerospace, automotive and telecommunications.

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Apprentice, you will gain hands‑on experience working towards an apprenticeship alongside skilled engineers while studying toward a nationally recognised qualification. This is an exciting opportunity to kick‑start a rewarding career in engineering with full support and mentoring.

Your first year in the apprenticeship will be undertaken in Harwin’s purpose-built training academy with day release to your nominated training provider. Here you will learn vital hands‑on engineering skills as well as spending time rotating through different areas across our engineering and operations teams, working on the different technologies and gaining an array of engineering skills before moving into your placement in years two and three. This apprenticeship is in Electrical Engineering, with roles in Software Automation or Electrical Machine Design.

• Learn and apply engineering principles related to mechanical or electrical systems
• Read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications
• Participate in routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of machinery or infrastructures
• Support ongoing engineering projects by preparing reports, documentation, and CAD drawings
• Attend college / training provider as required and maintain up‑to‑date coursework
• Comply with all health and safety regulations and company policies

Training Outcome

Full career progression.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 5
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 7
• Desired - GCSE - Science - 5
• Desired - A Level - Engineering - C
• Desired - T Level - Engineering - Pass
• Desired - BTEC - Engineering - Pass

Course Information

Course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Number of Positions Available: 5

Training Provider: HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE