Electrical Apprentice

As an Electrical Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 3 apprenticeship in Installation & Maintenance Technician, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the Natural Resources Team and support with the overall design, build and maintenance of infrastructure projects, with a common goal of connecting people.

Requirements

• GCSE Grade 4 or above in maths and English
• 18 years or older by the time the position starts
• Willingness to learn
• Self-motivated, punctual and organised
• Driving License
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and testing equipment to ensure functionality and compliance with regulations
• Performing routine maintenance and repairs on electrical infrastructure
• Following strict health and safety regulations, including wearing PPE and working safely around roads
• Gaining knowledge of electrical regulations and standards
• Complying with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments
• Identifying and using personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments
• Carrying out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work
• Applying relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work
• Understanding and applying the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment
• Applying and using necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work
• Using a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments
• Designing, planning, setting up, and installing electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations
• Inspecting and testing new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment
• Applying diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments
• Installing electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems
• Maintaining electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems
• Carrying out and managing own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments
• Recording work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification
• Using relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications