Apprentice Electrical Engineer

Vacancy ID : 6722; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A local electrical service company in Penarth is offering a full-time apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering. As an apprentice, you will learn essential skills including electrical installations and maintenance. Ideal candidates should have basic GCSEs in English and Mathematics and a keen enthusiasm for starting a career in electrical work. Training will be provided with the possibility to achieve diplomas in Engineering Maintenance and Installation. Commuting to the training center in Pyle will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have a good understanding of maths.
• Must be enthusiastic about beginning a career as an Electrician.
• Must be willing to learn and work alongside peers.

Responsibilities

• Complete an NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance and Installation.
• Work for a company offering a range of electrical services.
• Enroll in a Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.

Skills

Understanding of Maths

Enthusiasm for electrical work

Willingness to learn

Ability to take initiative

Education

Basic GCSEs in English and Mathematics

Job description

About the apprenticeship

About the apprenticeship

Duties

Duties will include learning the skills and methods needed to complete your Apprenticeship, working for this company offering a range of electrical services from electrical Installations, electrical maintenance (Reactive and Planned), electrical inspection and condition reports (EICR), fire and emergency lighting installation and maintenance, UPS and generator installation, thermo‑graphic surveys and lightning and surge protection. Whilst in full‑time employment you will undertake the following qualifications :

• NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance and Installation
• VRQ Diploma in Electrical Installation
• Essential Skills in Application of Number, Communication and Digital Literacy

Additional information

Before applying for this position please ensure you are able to travel to and from the place of employment in Penarth and to the XR Training Centre in Pyle once a week. You will be employed full‑time as an Apprentice by this company based in Penarth. You will be enrolled onto a Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.

Requirements

Basic GCSEs i.e, English and Mathematics* Must be able to travel to Pyle, Bridgend once per week for your mandatory training

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic about beginning a career as an Electrician
• Must be willing to learn and work alongside peers
• Must be able to take initiative with tasks
• Must have a good understanding of Maths

Skills

• Must be able to travel to Pyle, Bridgend once per week for your mandatory training
• Must be enthusiastic about beginning a career as an Electrician
• Must be willing to learn and work alongside peers
• Must be able to take initiative with tasks
• Must have a good understanding of Maths

Welsh language

Welsh spoken skills

No

Welsh written skills

No

If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.

Training provided

Training provider

XR Training

Qualification

Foundation Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Disability confident

Is this employer disability confident : No

What is disability confident?

Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.

Employer details

Voltage UK

97 St Davids Crescent

Penarth

Cardiff

CF64 3NA