Trainee Electrical Engineer

Dalkia UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is offering a Trainee Electrical Engineer apprenticeship to kickstart your career with a structured three-year training program. Based in Birmingham, you'll work on clean energy projects and receive support from experienced professionals. This opportunity comes with a competitive salary, benefits like health cover, and development in advanced engineering methods.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

36.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Travel expenses covered

Medical Health Cover & Life Assurance

25 days annual leave plus 1 day for your birthday

Pension Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Flexible benefits and retail discounts

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science (Grade 4/C or above).
• Relevant qualifications such as BTEC Diploma or Level 3 Apprenticeship.
• BTEC Level 3 in Building Services Engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing project workload.
• Preparing operational project programmes.
• Monitoring project progress and ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills

Maths

English

Science

Education

Five GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science (Grade 4/C or above)

BTEC Diploma, Level 3 Apprenticeship, or 1-2 A Levels (Grade Level 3)

BTEC Level 3 in Building Services Engineering

Job description

Kickstart your career as a Trainee Electrical Engineer with our three-year degree apprenticeship. Working from our Birmingham office on impactful projects in clean energy, healthcare, life sciences, and infrastructure, you'll contribute to energy-efficient solutions and support projects using advanced technologies and engineering methods. Apply today!

Who we're looking for

• Five GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science (Grade 4/C or above) - essential
• Other relevant qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, Level 3 Apprenticeship, or 1-2 A Levels (Grade Level 3) - essential
• BTEC Level 3 in Building Services Engineering - desirable

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm with one hour for lunch. 36.5 hours a week
• Travel expenses covered when traveling to sites outside your designated office base
• Medical Health Cover & Life Assurance
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 day for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Flexible benefits, retail discounts, technology, bikes, and more
• Discretionary annual salary reviews
• Mentorship and support from experienced professionals

Your Training Plan

Building Services Engineering Senior Technician Level 4 (Higher National Certificate) at Leeds College of Building

• Block release learning (1 week every 5 weeks)
• Regular progress reviews to monitor and support your development

What you'll be doing

As a Trainee Electrical Engineer, you'll be involved in activities such as:

• Planning and managing project workload, assigning tasks in line with project leadership
• Preparing operational project programmes and procurement schedules
• Monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines are met
• Creating and managing subcontract packages and procurement responses
• Attending meetings and liaising with subcontractors and project surveyors
• Reviewing designs, drawings, and specifications for compliance
• Practicing health and safety standards
• Interpreting technical specifications and standards

About us

Dalkia UK is a leading provider of energy and technical services, part of the EDF Group. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and developing our people. We prioritize safety and wellbeing in everything we do.