Apprentice - Electrician

Sulzer Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Electrician in Leeds. This role provides a unique chance to develop a rewarding career while gaining hands-on experience in a leading engineering firm. As an apprentice, you will receive mentoring from expert technicians, participate in a structured training program, and have the potential for a permanent role upon successful completion. With opportunities to work with new technologies, progress within the company, and a supportive community of apprentices, this position is perfect for those eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your career!

Benefits

Increasing pay throughout the apprenticeship

Mentoring and support from expert technicians

Training and development programme

Sponsored educational opportunities

Opportunity to work abroad

Potential for a permanent role

Continuous progression within the company

33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 3 predicted or achieved GCSE Grade 4, including Maths and English.
• Strong motivation to learn and develop practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend college full time during the first year for Level 2 or 3 qualification.
• Put practical skills into real work with internal training and mentoring.

Skills

Motivated to learn

Time management skills

Education

GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent)

Job description

Apprentice - Electrician - Full Time - Leeds, United Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Are you interested in an apprenticeship? We have a great opportunity to join us as an Apprentice Electrician. At Sulzer, we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career, with significant earning potential where you will learn from best-in-class experts.

We welcome applicants; it’s your chance to gain skills while working for a world-leading engineering company. Willing to learn? Want to develop? Have a flexible attitude? And a keen eye for detail? Then you’re the ideal candidate!

What we can offer:

• Increasing pay throughout the apprenticeship
• Mentoring and support from expert technicians
• Training and development programme
• Work with new technologies and exciting applications
• Sponsored educational opportunities and pathways to higher education
• Opportunity to complete part of your apprenticeship at another site in the UK
• Opportunity to work abroad with customers all over the world
• Potential for a permanent role with Sulzer upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
• Continuous progression within the company
• Apprentice community of over 80 apprentices across the UK
• 33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension plan

What we're looking for:

• 3 predicted or achieved GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent), which must include Maths and English.
• Motivated to learn and develop
• Time management skills

What will your time as an apprentice look like?

Year 1: Our apprentices will attend college full time during their first year as an apprentice while they work towards a Level 2 or 3 qualification. Here you will learn the basics needed for your role with us at Sulzer.

Years 2, 3 & 4: Join the team at Sulzer—You’ll be supported in putting the practical skills you learnt at college into real work. To support your development, you will be offered internal training and mentoring while working towards a Level 3 qualification and final Apprenticeship Standard.

To find out more about Sulzer’s apprenticeship programme, please take a look at our Sulzer Apprentice page.

Closing date for applications: 28th February.

Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Kacie Humphries at [e-mail] or Hiring Manager – Katie Alovisi. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK, and the USA.

About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality, and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management, and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance, and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13,130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com