Apprentice Electrical Engineer

Ips International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a four-year apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering at a leading company in the South East. The program includes structured training and hands-on experience, focusing on industrial rotating equipment. Successful candidates will gain valuable skills and qualifications, preparing them for a career in engineering.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths, IT, and Science (grade 4/C and above).

Responsibilities

• Building of Electrical Panels.
• Assisting with fault finding, electrical test and diagnosis.
• Gaining knowledge of variable speed drives and switchgear components.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Willing to learn

Practical Skills

Interest in Engineering

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in IT

GCSE in Science

Job description

MID KENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED

An exciting opportunity to join one of the South East’s leading suppliers of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services. A four year apprenticeship with an in-depth structured training programme based upon the repair of industrial rotating equipment, gaining valuable engineering skills throughout.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30.

40 hours a week

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

4 years

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Year one spent full time at IPS (college) and years 2 - 4 spent in each MKE(employer) department, gaining valuable engineering experience and skills from experienced mentors throughout the business.

Your duties will include:

• Building of Electrical Panels
• Gaining an understanding of circuit diagram and drawings
• Assisting with fault finding, electrical test and diagnosis
• Gaining knowledge of variable speed drives and switchgear components

Where you'll work

Unit 15b Dolphin Park Upper Field Road
Eurolink Industrial Estate
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 3UP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

• Year 1 of the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard, the learner will attend four days a week within IPS Rochester workshop completing practical skills (Performing Engineering Operations) and one day a week studying the Technical Certificate.
• In Year 2, the Apprentice moves to day-release and will attend IPS one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate.
• Starting in Year 2 and continuing until completion in Year 4. The Apprentice will continue to receive regular training contact with IPS all throughout the programme
• Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician qualification upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Requirements

GCSE or equivalent in:

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English, Maths, IT and Science (grade 4/C and above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They canadjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Team working
• Willing to learn
• Practical Skills
• Interest in Engineering

Other requirements

Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeshipfunding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor yourapplication to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you areunsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of thismailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**

About this company

Mid Kent Electrical Engineering Co Ltd is a family run business which started life in 1955 repairing electric motors. Fast forward a littleover half a century and the company has grown to become the largest independent engineering organisation of its kind in the South East, operating from 3 different sites covering Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East Sussex, Essex and many more counties in England and Wales.

• We want our staff to pass on their skills and expertise to the next generation of engineers in MKE
• Once you've successfully completed your apprenticeship, you'll have everything you need to build a career and MKE will do everything to assist you to achieve your potential

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Mandy Rai

01634298808

The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC1000320744.

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Closes on Sunday 29 June 2025

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