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Apprentice Panel Wire Person / Fitter (Level 3 Engineering Fitter)
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About the Role
We are seeking a focused & attentive Apprentice Panel Wire Person who will learn to build, wire, and test electrical control panels, under the supervision of our technicians. Key duties include interpreting electrical schematics, cutting and crimping cables, assembling components, and utilizing multimeters to diagnose faults.
Wage
- £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
- Salary review after Year 1.
Training Course
- Engineering Fitter (level 3)
Hours
- Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
- 40 hours a week
Start Date
- Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
- 4 years
Positions Available
- 2
What You'll Do at Work
- Schematic Reading: Learn to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and electrical schematics
- Panel Assembly: Mount electrical components (relays, PLCs, circuit breakers) onto backplates within enclosures
- Wiring & Terminating: Perform point-to-point wiring, cable looming, and crimping
- Testing: Assist in using multimeters and other testing equipment to verify circuit continuity and prevent faults
- Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to industry regulations and maintain a safe workspace
- Other duties as assigned by the Production Manager
Where You'll Work
- 33 TURN STREET
- SYSTON
- LEICESTER
- LE7 1HP
Training Provider
- LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
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- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings, and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools, and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools, and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications, and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and housekeeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; recycling, reusing where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health, and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
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Training Schedule
- Primarily based in the workplace.
- Attendance to Loughborough College one day per week, term time only.
- Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor.
- On-the-job training.
- Off-the-job training.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- 5 subjects including Maths, English, and Science (grade C/4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other Requirements
We are looking for a keen and dedicated applicant whose aim is to progress through the Apprenticeship into becoming a valued member of the manufacturing team.
Company Benefits
- 23 days annual leave
- Pension
- Healthcare Package
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Related Positions
- Panel Wire Person/Fitter
- Field Service Engineer
- Project Manager
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE Loughborough College Group Apprenticeship Recruitment apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043531.
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