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Global Switchgear Engineering Operative Apprentice
Global Switchgear is seeking an enthusiastic Engineering Operative Apprentice to join its specialist engineering team. This is a hands-on role where you will gain practical experience working alongside experienced engineers on projects across the UK and internationally.
About the Role
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Global Switchgear is looking for a committed, confident and enthusiastic individual to join their experienced engineering team as an Engineering Operative Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career within a specialist engineering business, gaining practical experience across both mechanical and electrical engineering.
The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers and will be involved in a range of engineering activities, including the installation, testing, maintenance, fault finding and repair of specialist switchgear and associated equipment.
Responsibilities
As your skills and confidence develop, you may be involved in:
- Supporting experienced engineers with the installation and maintenance of switchgear equipment
- Assisting with mechanical and electrical engineering activities
- Supporting the installation of new switchgear and associated equipment
- Learning how to inspect, test and maintain electrical systems and equipment
- Assisting with fault finding and identifying issues with equipment
- Supporting engineers with repair, modification and refurbishment work
- Learning to use a range of engineering tools and equipment safely
- Assisting with testing and commissioning activities
- Reading and understanding engineering drawings, instructions and technical information
- Supporting the preparation of equipment and materials for site work
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Working alongside experienced engineers to develop practical engineering skills
- Travelling to customer sites across the UK and, where appropriate, internationally
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The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of industries, including power generation, industrial, marine, renewable energy, nuclear and military environments.
Working Away from Home
This role involves regular travel and may require the successful candidate to work away from home at times.
The successful candidate may be required to work away for approximately 2 to 3 weeks at a time, depending on project requirements.
There may also be opportunities to travel across the UK and internationally as your skills and experience develop.
This role would suit someone who is excited by the opportunity to work on different sites, meet new people and gain experience across a wide range of engineering projects.
Location
Unit 4D
Buckley Road Industrial Estate
Rochdale
OL12 9EF
Apprenticeship Details
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
Training schedule:
The successful candidate will complete an Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship through Rochdale Training Association.
The apprenticeship will begin with an initial block of training at Rochdale Training for approximately six months. This will allow the apprentice to develop their core engineering knowledge and practical skills.
Following the initial training block, the apprentice will move onto a day release model, attending Rochdale Training alongside their employment with Global Switchgear.
The apprentice will develop skills across both mechanical and electrical engineering while gaining valuable practical experience on live customer projects.
Skills and Qualities
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
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About Global Switchgear
Global Switchgear is a specialist engineering company providing services to a wide range of industries, including power generation, industrial, marine, renewable energy, nuclear and military sectors.
The company specialises in the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, fault finding and repair of specialist switchgear and associated electrical equipment.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in engineering and gain valuable practical experience across both mechanical and electrical engineering.
The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of projects, with the opportunity to travel across the UK and internationally as their skills and experience develop.
The role offers a varied, hands-on working environment, with the opportunity to work on specialist engineering projects and to develop a long-term career in the industry.
Further Information
- Website: https://global-switchgear.com/about-us/
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay [here](opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to develop a long-term career within the engineering industry.
As your skills and experience develop, there may be opportunities to progress within Global Switchgear and continue your engineering development.
You will gain valuable experience across both mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as installation, testing, maintenance and fault finding.
There may be opportunities to continue developing your engineering skills through further training and progression within the company.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Jacob Evans
jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk
01706 631417
Reference code for this apprenticeship: VAC2000045703
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