Electrical Engineering Apprentice: Dual-Discipline Training

Trafford & Stockport College Group; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrica Business Solutions in Salford is offering a four-year Engineering Maintenance Technician apprenticeship (dual discipline, level 3). You’ll split time between hands-on experience and specialist training at THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP, with a focus on LV electrical systems and safety.

The role involves learning across design, installation, testing and commissioning on CBS projects. You’ll gain practical skills in electrical distribution, diagnostics, and maintenance while

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths minimum grade 4.
• GCSE Science or a technical subject is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.
• Commitment to completing apprenticeship with CBS and college.

Responsibilities

• Complete the agreed apprenticeship programme, assessments, portfolio and end-point assessment within planned timescales.
• Work under supervision and escalate uncertainty, hazards, or design changes promptly.
• Prepare electrical engineering information, including calculations, schedules, drawings, and specifications.
• Assist with selection and application of electrical equipment for systems such as CHP, solar PV, battery energy storage, heat pumps, microgrids and related systems.
• Gain practical experience of low-voltage distribution, protection, earthing, containment, cabling, motor control and control panels.
• Support site surveys, testing, commissioning, fault finding, maintenance and recording as-built information.
• Participate in design reviews, meetings and continuous-improvement activities.
• Apply CBS safety expectations, electrical safe-working principles, risk controls and environmental responsibilities.

Skills

Customer care

Analytical

Logical thinking

Physical fitness

Health & Safety awareness

Education

GCSE Maths (minimum grade 4)

GCSE Science/Technical subject

Job description

Centrica Business Solutions in Salford is offering a four-year Engineering Maintenance Technician apprenticeship (dual discipline, level 3). You’ll split time between hands-on experience and specialist training at THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP, with a focus on LV electrical systems and safety.

The role involves learning across design, installation, testing and commissioning on CBS projects. You’ll gain practical skills in electrical distribution, diagnostics, and maintenance while