Electrical Technician Apprentice

JMP Solutions - Canada; Arbroath, Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automation solutions company as an Electrical Technician Apprentice, where you'll gain hands-on experience in electrical assembly on innovative automation systems. This four-year apprenticeship combines practical training with academic study and offers a competitive wage throughout. Ideal candidates will possess National 5 qualifications in key subjects and demonstrate a positive work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Cover

Income Protection

Annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include Maths, English and one science.
• Preference for Scottish Higher qualifications in Maths and science/technical subjects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in electrical assembly and debugging for automation systems.
• Wire, assemble, and test control panels following electrical diagrams.
• Install machinery at customer sites in the UK and overseas from the fourth year.

Skills

Wiring

Assembly

Testing

Fault Finding

Communication

Education

Minimum 4 National 5 qualifications

Scottish Higher qualification in Maths

Science or technical subject

Job description

Location: Arbroath, Scotland OR Aylesbury, England

Reports to: Operations Manager

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions leverages the strengths, experience, and capabilities of our existing businesses, along with new talent, to transform and grow into the ultimate automation solutions trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge.

With an Convergix Automation Apprenticeship, you will learn the skills needed to become a fully qualified Electrical Technician and begin your career with within our growing international business. Working as part of a project team, you’ll develop to be responsible for electrical assembly on cutting edge automation and robotic systems for our global customers.

Our four-year programme combines on-the-job training with day-release academic study at a local college or training group, and a wage throughout the apprenticeship, even while you’re studying.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Work as part of a project team with specific duties of electrical assembly and de-bugging on special purpose industrial automation and robotic assembly systems.
• Be able to wiring, assemble and test control panels and machines to detailed electrical schematic diagrams, and fault find, repair and maintain machinery.
• Assist with installation of machinery on customer’s premises in the UK and overseas (when required, from fourth year of apprenticeship onwards)
• Communicate with Project Engineers / Managers regarding any related requirements or changes which require action
• Ensure procedures and working practices to ISO9001:2015 are adhered to and suggest where improvements can be made.
• Promote and ensure good housekeeping practices in and around the facility
• Carry out a safe working practice at all times
• Protect and support the Company’s reputation in public with customers, suppliers and other interested parties

WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY?

• A minimum of 4 National 5 qualifications, grades A-C or equivalent, including Maths, English and at least one science (ideally physics) or technical subject.
• It is highly preferred that you have achieved a Scottish Higher qualification in Maths and a science or technical subject.

What we expect from you:

• A positive and determined work ethic
• A professional approach
• A commitment to excellence in all that you do
• A team player, willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek information and guidance
• Self-driven to make a significant contribution to maximising customer service

What does CONVERGIX Offer You?

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• Life Cover
• Income Protection
• Annual leave

ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Convergix Automation Solutions designs, engineers and integrates hardware and software to automate its customers' operations. Convergix specializes in creative, custom solutions and serves customers in a broad range of industries. With over 900 employees and 19 locations worldwide, Convergix is a leading global diversified automation provider. Our vision is to become the ultimate trusted partner, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world-renowned processes and diverse experience.

Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has a programme in place that provides reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific adjustment because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.