Control Panel Technician - Apprenticeship

Bilfinger; Liverpool City Region, St Helens; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for a Control Panel Technician apprenticeship. This hands-on role offers training in electrical control and automation solutions, with a focus on safety and precision. As part of a three-year program, you will gain valuable experience in wiring and maintaining electrical systems, while studying towards a diploma. This apprenticeship provides a pathway to a rewarding career in engineering, where you will contribute to the operational success of modern production plants. If you're passionate about technology and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• Hands-on training in control panel wiring and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire control panels and LV/MV Switchgear.
• Inspect completed wiring and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Learn to diagnose and rectify faults in electrical systems.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Wiring of Control Panels

Electrical Drawings Interpretation

Quality Inspection

Education

GCSE in English Language

GCSE in Mathematics

Job description

Control Panel Technician - Apprenticeship

Location: Haydock

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Bilfinger UK are looking for candidates to join the business as a Control Panel Technician via an apprenticeship in Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Standard (MOET) through work placement and day release at Warrington Vale Royal College.

Bilfinger UK are offering three-year apprenticeships in control panel wiring and all aspects of electrical switchgear manufacturing, leading to a Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard (MOET).

Through hands-on training, attention to precision, and a commitment to safety and innovation, you will help deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable electrical control, distribution and automation solutions.

For this apprenticeship, you will undertake a weekly day's release into college where you will study towards your diploma. In addition, you will work with an apprentice trainer in the workplace, where you will learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to pass the programme and succeed at assessment.

With the long term goal to support the business and operational requirements of modern integrated engineered production plant and services, Electrical Systems and Process Control Technicians and Electromechanical Technicians will need to apply a range of conventional skills and knowledge to undertake engineering activities on a selection of electromechanical and process control plant, systems and equipment.

These Technicians will undertake installation, testing, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance and repair of a range of equipment, sometimes complex, as part of planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes. They may also undertake decommissioning activities when plant is being removed from service.

The key responsibilities of a wire person are not limited to:

1. Provide hands on mechanical assembly and wiring of control panels and LV/MV Switchgear
2. Complete wiring and install a variety of electronic and electro-mechanical components from mechanical and electrical drawings
3. Report design or material non-conformances.
4. Mark up drawings for design updates to 'As Built'
5. Quality check, inspect and record findings of completed wiring before handing over to the next process
6. Learn about the wiring of panels and how to diagnose and rectify faults
7. Comply with company policies and procedures concerning safety, environment and quality, and corresponding ISO record keeping requirements

Qualifications

1. GCSE or equivalent (Grade 4/C or above) in English Language and Mathematics is essential

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.