Zeeco
Electrical Controls Apprentice
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Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.
Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, renowned for our expertise in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced burners, incinerators, and environmental control systems. Serving a wide array of industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation, we deliver innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.
At Zeeco, we foster a dynamic work environment driven by a strong culture and supportive leadership that promotes growth and encourages new ideas. Our commitment to technical excellence and client-focused solutions ensures that every decision we make is geared towards providing personalized service and addressing complex challenges. We also prioritize our community, the environment, and each other, creating a team environment where excellence is not just a goal, but a way of life.
We are actively looking for new talent to join our Manufacturing team at our site based near Stamford, UK site as an Electrical Controls Apprentice. We’ll support you to complete a four-year Level 3 apprenticeship in Electrical Fitting. We’ll work with you to train and support you through your journey so that you will be able to complete the necessary requirements of the role.
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Key responsibilities:
- Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and panel drawings.
- Build electrical control panels, distribution boards and MCC/control cabinets.
- Mount components such as:
- MCBs, MCCBs and contactors
- Relays and timers
- Terminal blocks
- PLCs and I/O modules
- Power supplies and transformers
- VFDs/inverters
- Control switches, meters and indicators
- Cut, drill and modify panel enclosures.
- Install trunking, DIN rail, terminals and internal components.
- Panel wiring using ferrules, crimping and correct cable identification.
- Cable termination and glanding.
- Continuity, insulation resistance and functional testing.
- Fault finding and rectification.
- Pre-delivery inspection and testing of completed panels.
- Assist with commissioning on site.
- Follow electrical drawings, manufacturer instructions and relevant UK regulations.
- Maintain good electrical, health and safety standards at all times.
Requirements:
- Ideally aged 18 (due to insurance requirements) with a minimum of four GCSE passes including Maths, English and Science.
- You will have a genuine interest in the practical side of engineering, or hands-on activities (enjoy figuring things out, how things work, making things).
- You will be able to show initiative, be adaptable, and eager to learn.
- You must have a full valid UK driving licence, and live within 45 minutes of our Stamford, UK site.
- Must be willing to travel to Leicester once a week for a 42-month period for day release apprenticeship training (Engineering Metal Fabricator Advanced Apprenticeship) (Cost of travel will be reimbursed).
- This is a permanent position, offering continued employment at the end of the successful completion of apprenticeship training.
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