Electrical Control Panel Build & Installation Apprentice

As a Control Panel Build & Install Apprentice, you will learn how to design, build, wire, test and install industrial control systems and machinery. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in both the workshop and on customer sites, developing the skills and knowledge required for a successful career.

Requirements

• Essential qualifications:
  • English and Maths (grade 5-9 minimum)
  • Science (grade 9-4 minimum)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Candidates should be practical, hands-on, and interested in electrical engineering or how things work.
• Have a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and good timekeeping are essential.
• Applicants should be able to follow instructions carefully, pay attention to detail, and work well as part of a team.
• No experience is required, but a willingness to learn and work safely in both the workshop and on site is important.

Responsibilities

• Build control panel using basic hand and power tools
• Fit electrical components into panels
• Wire control panels by following drawings
• Label and check panels before they leave the workshop
• Help install control panels and equipment on customer sites
• Support engineers during installation and commissioning
• Carry out basic fault finding with guidance
• Help keep the workshop tidy and organised
• Prepare materials and equipment for jobs
• Support the production team where needed
• Attend college/training (In-Comm) and complete coursework
• Learn on the job and apply what you’ve been taught
• Take part in regular reviews with your manager/mentor
• Follow all health and safety rules
• Use tools and PPE safely
• Report any issues or risks
• Be punctual, reliable and willing to learn
• Work safely both in the workshop and on site
• Support other areas of the business when required
• Comply 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.
• Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
• Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
• Apply 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.
• Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
• Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
• Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
• Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
• Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
• Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
• Install 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
• Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
• Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.