Apprentice Electrician
AmcoGiffen
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Job summary
AmcoGiffen seeks an Apprentice Electrician to join the Yorkshire Electrical Engineering team in Barnsley. You will work alongside experienced Electricians and Engineers, gaining hands-on experience and progressing through a recognised apprenticeship.
The role offers exposure to Network Rail infrastructure, EV charging projects and industrial maintenance across multiple sites in Yorkshire, with structured mentoring and clear career paths.
Qualifications
- Have genuine interest in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Installation.
- Be motivated, proactive and keen to learn.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Enjoy working as part of a team.
- Have good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Be committed to working safely at all times.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with electrical installation and maintenance works.
- Supporting testing, inspection and commissioning activities.
- Assisting with fault finding and electrical repairs.
- Installing containment systems including tray, trunking and cable support systems.
- Supporting EV charging infrastructure installations.
- Assisting with maintenance works on industrial and rail electrical assets.
- Learning how to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
- Maintaining accurate site and maintenance records.
Skills
Education
Job description
\u003cb\u003eSector:\u003c/b\u003e Rail Infrastructure
\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c/b\u003e Barnsley, South Yorkshire (Projects Throughout Yorkshire)
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- Power Generation
Are you looking to build a career as an Electrician while working on some of Yorkshire's most important infrastructure projects?
Do you want to learn from experienced engineers while contributing to the future of rail, energy and electric vehicle infrastructure?
This is an excellent opportunity to join AmcoGiffen's Electrical Engineering team as an Apprentice Electrician, developing practical electrical skills whilst working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Due to an increase in secured work and the continued growth of our electrical operations, we are recruiting two Apprentice Electricians to support a diverse portfolio of projects across Yorkshire, including Network Rail infrastructure works, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging installations and maintenance activities at Drax Power Station.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple sectors whilst building the skills, knowledge and qualifications needed to become a fully qualified Electrician.
- Competitive apprentice salary/rates of pay
- Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship Programme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Up to 3 paid volunteering/community impact days per year
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Structured mentoring and training from experienced Electrical Engineers and Electricians
- Clear career progression pathways within the business
- Consistent learning and development opportunities
- A safe, inclusive and supportive place to work
- Employee forums that provide a platform for your voice to be heard
You will join our Yorkshire-based Electrical Engineering team operating from our Barnsley office.
The team delivers installation, maintenance, renewal and upgrade works across a broad range of critical infrastructure environments including rail, energy and decarbonisation projects. Current programmes include electrical works for Network Rail, Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure projects and industrial maintenance activities at Drax Power Station.
With a strong forward workload and long-term framework agreements in place, we are committed to investing in the next generation of electrical professionals.
As an Apprentice Electrician, you will work alongside experienced Electricians, Supervisors and Engineers, gaining valuable hands-on experience whilst completing your apprenticeship studies.
- Assisting with electrical installation and maintenance works
- Supporting testing, inspection and commissioning activities
- Assisting with fault finding and electrical repairs
- Installing containment systems including tray, trunking and cable support systems
- Supporting EV charging infrastructure installations
- Assisting with maintenance works on industrial and rail electrical assets
- Learning how to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
- Supporting planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Maintaining accurate site and maintenance records
- Developing an understanding of industry regulations and safe systems of work
- Working in accordance with health, safety, quality and environmental procedures
- Travelling to project sites throughout Yorkshire as required
This role is specifically designed to support your development into a skilled and qualified Electrician.
- Electric Vehicle charging installations
- Power infrastructure upgrades
- Sustainable transport and decarbonisation programmes
- Electrical maintenance and improvement works at Drax Power Station
- Industrial electrical installation projects
- Testing, maintenance and fault-finding activities
- Electrical installations and maintenance works on Network Rail assets
- Rail station, depot and infrastructure projects
- Railway maintenance and renewal works
- Have a genuine interest in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Installation
- Be motivated, proactive and keen to learn
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Have good communication and problem-solving skills
- Be committed to working safely at all times
- Be willing to travel to project locations across Yorkshire
- GCSE Maths and English
- Full UK Driving Licence or working towards obtaining one
- Engineering, construction or technical experience
- IOSH or other Health & Safety qualifications
- Site management or site supervision qualifications
No previous electrical experience is required. We are looking for potential, enthusiasm and the right attitude, with the ambition to develop a long-term career as an Electrician.
At AmcoGiffen, we value individuality and believe diversity strengthens our teams and the communities we serve. Health, safety, wellbeing and inclusion are embedded in our culture and underpinned by our SPIRIT values:
- Professionalism
- Innovation
- Respect
- Integrity
- Teamwork
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It does not matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager
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