Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative Apprentice - Hillingdon

Nottingham College; Gould's Green; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham College is offering an apprenticeship to gain practical experience in highway electrical engineering, with a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification. You will support the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of essential highway electrical infrastructure, helping to keep UK roads safe and operational.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will develop practical skills in street lighting, traffic signals, illuminated signs and electrical cabling, while learning

Qualifications

• Enrolment in Level 2 Highway Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures relevant to highway electrical work.
• Willingness to learn and develop practical carpentry/installation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with installation and maintenance of street lighting systems.
• Supporting installation, inspection and repair of traffic signals and illuminated signs.
• Installing ducts, cables and feeder pillars.
• Learning to isolate and test electrical equipment safely.
• Carrying out planned maintenance and fault-finding activities with specialist tools.
• Working safely on live highways under traffic management.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Electrical fault finding

Manual dexterity

Education

Enrolled in Level 2 Highway Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in highway electrical engineering while working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification. As a Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative Apprentice, you will support the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of essential highway electrical infrastructure, helping to keep the UK's road network safe and operational.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will develop practical skills in the installation and maintenance of street lighting, traffic signals, illuminated signs, electrical cabling and other highway electrical equipment. You will also gain valuable knowledge of health and safety, electrical testing, fault finding, traffic management and the specialist tools and equipment used within the industry.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, working outdoors, solving practical problems and are keen to build a rewarding career in highway electrical engineering and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the installation and maintenance of street lighting systems
• Supporting the installation, inspection and repair of traffic signals and illuminated signs
• Installing ducts, cables and feeder pillars
• Learning how to safely isolate and test electrical equipment
• Carrying out planned maintenance and fault-finding activities
  Using specialist tools, plant and testing equipment
• Working safely on live highways under traffic management
• Completing site documentation and digital records
• Working alongside experienced engineers on infrastructure projects throughout the UK