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Assured Skills (DFE); Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A training academy for electrical skills is seeking applicants for an eight-week course in the electrical switchgear sector. Participants will receive a £180 weekly training allowance and travel/childcare support. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, eligible to work in the UK, and not disqualified due to immigration status. Successful candidates will earn a Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification and have a guaranteed job interview with a partner company at the end of the training.

Benefits

Training allowance of £180 per week

Travel/childcare expenses covered

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old on Monday 2 February 2026.
• Have the right to work and undertake Assured Skills Training in the UK at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Undertake an eight-week training course for work in the electrical switchgear sector.
• Work towards a Level 2 entry-level qualification in Electrical Installation (EAL).

Job description

Successful applicants to the Academy will undertake an eight-week training course for work in the electrical switchgear sector. Training will include five weeks intensive training at North West Regional College and three weeks on-site training at VERTIV in Derry/Londonderry. Training starts on Monday 2 February and finishes on Friday 27 March 2026. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the training period. Successful participants work towards a Level 2 entry level qualification in Electrical Installation (EAL) and are guaranteed a job interview for a permanent operative role with VERTIV. Offers of employment will be solely at the discretion of the company following the interview and any further employment checks the company may make. Training allowance of £180 per week and travel/childcare expenses if applicable, will be paid during the 8 week academy period.

Responsibilities

• Successful applicants to the Academy will undertake an eight-week training course for work in the electrical switchgear sector and work towards a Level 2 entry level qualification in Electrical Installation (EAL)

Skills and Qualifications

• You must be at least 18 years old on Monday 2 February 2026 and have a right to work and to undertake Assured Skills Training in the UK at the point of application and not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status.

Further Information

This is an Assured Skills academy running for 8 weeks during which successful applicants will receive a training allowance of £180 per week along with travel/childcare expenses where applicable. Participants will receive a weekly training allowance of £180 (£36 per day) for the duration of the Academy, as well as help with travelling and childcare expenses where people qualify.