Electrical Engineering Apprentice

NatWest Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice in the Digital X – Core Solutions Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing an accredited Engineering apprenticeship. You will learn core engineering activities, develop essential meta-skills, and understand the importance of sustainability. With comprehensive support and training, you will be set up for a successful career in Electrical Engineering. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a range of flexible working options that empower you to thrive in your role.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Retirement fund contribution

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Passion for learning and high determination to succeed.
• Strong customer focus with innovative and creative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain data centre mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Provide 24/7 attendance on site to respond to emerging situations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Planning and Organisational Skills

Education

3 Highers (or equivalent)

Job description

Join us in August 2025 as an Apprentice in our Digital X – Core Solutions Team.

• We’ll provide all the technical training you’ll need to be successful in your role.
• You’ll complete the externally accredited Engineering: Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance Level 7 apprenticeship programme, which will set you up with excellent career prospects. For more information about the programme, please see our FAQs.
• Our people are the foundation that success is built on, so we’re passionate about supporting them too. We’ll support you in completing your programme, and you’ll be part of our growing community of apprentices.
• This job does not meet Skilled Worker visa sponsorship requirements.

We thrive through diversity and value the variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and opinions in the room – and if you value this too, there’s a place for you with us.

What you'll do

As a Building Services Engineering Apprentice within our Digital X – Core Solutions Team, you will:

1. Operate and Maintain data centre mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
2. Provide 24/7 attendance on site to respond to emerging situations that put the technology systems at risk of disruption.
3. Identify and control health and safety risks to you, colleagues, and vendors that may occur due to work activities.
4. Support the planned activities to ensure that the plant and systems remain within relevant statutory compliance and regulatory requirements.

What you’ll learn

Taking on an apprentice role could be a fantastic starting point or change for your career. You’ll receive support every step of the way, with guidance, training, and mentoring to help you reach your full potential. Your line manager will set you up with goals and an individual learning plan to help you complete professional qualifications or technical trainings.

Your learning journey will include:

1. Core engineering activities.
2. Meta-skills (managing yourself, connecting with others & interacting with change) and personal practice.
3. The importance of environmental good practice and sustainability.

How you’ll learn

1. You’ll study at the Edinburgh College, Midlothian Campus.
2. In year 1, you’ll attend college Monday - Thursday, and on Friday, you’ll be in the workplace.
3. In years 2, 3 & 4, you’ll be in the workplace with a day release each week to attend college.

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for people with a passion for learning and high levels of determination, motivation, and drive to succeed. You’ll have strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build, maintain, and enhance relationships at all levels.

You’ll also need:

• An interest in Electrical Engineering.
• To be able to travel to Edinburgh College, Melville Gate Data Centre, and Macmerry Data Centre from your home address.
• The ability to maintain a strong customer focus.
• An innovative and creative mindset.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive and inquisitive mindset, with the ability to challenge and offer solutions.
• An analytical, numerate, and logical skillset with the ability to adapt well to change.
• Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively.

What else you need to know

An Apprenticeship is a development programme. At NatWest, we offer apprenticeship programmes for candidates who have little or no qualifications or experience in the subject of study.

If you have substantial experience or qualifications in the apprenticeship subject, you may be overqualified and not meet the programme criteria. Please make sure you have checked the FAQs before applying to ensure you meet the requirements.

Eligibility

You’ll need to have a minimum of 3 Highers (or equivalent), including Maths, English, and Science, to be eligible for this programme.

How we'll reward you

You’ll join on a competitive salary of £25,020.

You’ll also benefit from:

• A range of protection, healthcare, and lifestyle benefits through NatWest Group Benefits, our fully flexible reward programme.
• A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays.
• A monthly contribution to your retirement fund.

To find out more about the benefits we offer, check out our rewards and benefits page.

Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive.

This role is based in the United Kingdom, and as such, all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.

Hours

35

Job Posting Closing Date:

21/05/2025

Ways of Working:

Office First