Apprentice Electrician

Egger; Hexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Hexham is offering an Electrical Apprenticeship. This full-time role involves assembling, installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems. The apprentice will undergo a 4-year comprehensive training program, including offsite schooling for qualifications in Electrical Engineering. Key requirements include a minimum of 5 GCSEs and strong interpersonal skills. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, annual bonus, and diverse training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Annual Christmas bonus

26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-site restaurant

Free parking

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Self-motivated learner with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic standard of IT skills and competent in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interest in Electrical principles and practice.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain and repair electrical installations.
• Respond to incidents or installation breakdowns effectively.
• Complete a comprehensive 4-year training programme in Electrical Maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Interest in Electrical principles

Standard IT skills

Education

5 GCSEs grade C / 4 or above

Tools

Microsoft Products

Job description

Electrify Your Future! Discover EGGER UK's Electrical Apprenticeship and ignite your career. Gain vital skills, a competitive salary, and an industry-recognized qualification. Join a sustainable global leader and unlock diverse opportunities for growth and development. Jump-start your journey with us today!

City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 6379 Department: Maintenance

Your Tasks

At EGGER, our Electricians assemble, install, maintain and repair electrical installations, machines and equipment across our site. Whenever there is an incident or installation breakdown they are expected to respond rapidly and effectively.

As an Apprentice, you will undertake a comprehensive 4 year training programme to learn all the tasks required of a member of our Electrical Maintenance team.

You will spend your first year completing off site training (based at SETA in Washington - we provide transport for this) to achieve an apprentice standard qualification in Electrical Engineering, with the following 3 years spent on site supported by day release. During your training you have the opportunity to work towards an HNC qualificationfish.

During this time you will develop and maintain working knowledge of Siemens PLCs, whilst working on a range of projects and making short presentations on your progress.

Our Requirements

For all our apprenticeships, we are looking for self-motivated learners with excellent interpersonal skills as you will be working with a range of departments. You will also need the following:

• Good standard of secondary education with a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C / 4 or above, including Maths, English, Science and a GCSE in Technology or Engineering would also be advantageous.
• Basic standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong interest in Electrical principles and practice.

We Offer

The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focussed on quality, customer service, environment and sustainability.

Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Applications close Friday 27 February 2026!

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T [phone]