Maintenance - Electrical Technician Apprentice

CNH Industrial Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

CNH Industrial Group in Basildon is seeking an Electrical Technician Apprentice to join our maintenance team on a fully on-site basis. You will work with qualified electricians to develop practical skills in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems within a manufacturing setting.

You will complete an approved apprenticeship while contributing to safe, efficient operation of production equipment, with a focus on learning electrical drawings, wiring, and control devices.

Qualifications

• Interest in electrical engineering and industrial maintenance.
• Good understanding of mathematics and science.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Must be able to work well in a close team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical equipment and machinery.
• Support preventative maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime.
• Help diagnose electrical faults using appropriate testing equipment under supervision.
• Assist in replacing electrical components such as motors, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, and control devices.
• Learn to interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Assist with electrical wiring, cable routing, panel building, and equipment commissioning.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work documentation.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and work areas are kept clean, organised, and safe.
• Keep the workshop clean, organised and compliant with company housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Follow all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, ensuring safe working practices are maintained at all times.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe isolation practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and support production efficiency initiatives.
• Attend college or training provider sessions as required and complete all apprenticeship coursework.
• Work effectively with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to achieve departmental objectives.

Skills

Electrical engineering interest

Math & science understanding

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Maintenance - Electrical Technician Apprentice

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Job Description Maintenance - Electrical Technician Apprentice Requisition ID: 5381 Job Location: Basildon - United Kingdom Category: Manufacturing Job Type: Part Time Working Mode: Fully On-Site

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Electrical Apprentice will work alongside qualified electricians and maintenance engineers to develop the practical skills and technical knowledge required to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve electrical systems and equipment within a manufacturing assembly plant. The apprentice will complete an approved apprenticeship programme while contributing to the safe and efficient operation of production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical equipment and machinery.
• Support preventative maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime.
• Help diagnose electrical faults using appropriate testing equipment under supervision.
• Assist in replacing electrical components such as motors, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, and control devices.
• Learn to interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Assist with electrical wiring, cable routing, panel building, and equipment commissioning.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work documentation.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and work areas are kept clean, organised, and safe.
• Keep the workshop clean, organised and compliant with company housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Follow all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, ensuring safe working practices are maintained at all times.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe isolation practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and support production efficiency initiatives.
• Attend college or training provider sessions as required and complete all apprenticeship coursework.
• Work effectively with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to achieve departmental objectives.

Experience Required

• Interest in electrical engineering and industrial maintenance.
• Good understanding of mathematics and science.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Must be able to work well in a close team.

Build a Career Doing Meaningful Work

Join us at the forefront of precision technology, driverless solutions, electrification, and alternative fuels. Be part of a team that makes a difference with their innovative thinking and inspired creativity.