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About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to begin a career in electrical engineering. As an Electrical Apprentice, you will learn how to design, build, wire, test and install systems and machinery while working towards a Level 3 Electrical Installation & Maintenance qualification through In-Comm Training.
Working alongside experienced engineers and electricians, you will gain practical, hands-on experience in both the workshop and on customer sites, developing the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the industry. You will be working for CAPS who offer a range of battery handling products, designed and manufactured within their Telford base. CAPS portfolio stretches from simple roller beds through to powered magnetic extraction units.
What you'll do at work
- Read and interpret technical drawings
- Attend college / training and complete coursework
- Learn and apply three-phase electrical installation principles, including wiring, connections, and safe isolation procedures
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on electrical installations, including three-phase systems
- Carry out testing and inspection of electrical installations (including three-phase testing) and complete associated documentation
- Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime through effective troubleshooting
- Assist with mechanical installation tasks alongside electrical work, gaining exposure to the mechanical side of equipment builds
- Attend site to gain hands-on experience with installations, testing, and commissioning
- Assist in commissioning new electrical installations and equipment
- 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
Where you'll work
UNIT C1-C4
HALESFIELD 5
TELFORD
TF7 4QJ
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
What you'll learn
- 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.
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Training schedule
This is a level 3 Electrical Installation Apprenticeship over a duration of 42-months. The apprentice will be required to attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services, in Telford, TF3 3AJ, 1-day a week for the first 2-years as part of the training.
More training information
You must be able to travel to Halesfield in Telford to start work for 7.30am. There is a bus stop close by and free car parking.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English, Maths and Science (grade 5)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Willingness to learn
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Other requirements
The right candidate will also hold the following qualities:
- A questioning attitude, to understand the processes and associated industrial applications
- Reliability and dependability to consistently deliver expectations in production, quality, work ethics and self-development
- Accountability, to follow the specified procedures and controls and be personally responsible for their production work and personal development
- A general desire to grow and develop within the business
A full UK driving licence is not essential when you apply. However, you will be expected to learn to drive during your apprenticeship, as by the time you complete the programme you will be required to drive a company van to attend off-site customer visits and carry out work-related duties.
About this employer
CAPS offer a range of battery handling products, designed and manufactured within their Telford base. CAPS portfolio stretches from simple roller beds through to powered magnetic extraction units. With many years of experience manufacturing special purpose machines, coupled with an in-depth knowledge of the MHE industry, CAPS are uniquely placed to offer innovative solutions covering all battery handling requirements. The success of the company has come from the ability to offer complete Battery handling solutions including ventilation, electrics and mechanical installation. Providing the batteries and chargers and they do the rest. They design, manufacture and assembly offering a complete turnkey project, managed from start to finish.
Company benefits
- Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals
- Career progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
- Competitive salary with potential for increases
- A supportive and dynamic work environment
- Flexible working hours
- Early finish on a Friday
- 31 days holiday including bank holidays
- Perkbox, discounts and free offers
- Workplace pension
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the Electrical Apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position within the company as a qualified Electrical Engineer / Electrician. You will have the opportunity to continue developing your skills through further training, gain additional industry-recognised qualifications, and take on greater responsibility within the business.
There may also be opportunities to specialise in areas such as maintenance, installation, controls, or progress into supervisory and management roles as your experience grows.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Keira Stead
keiras@in-comm.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045026.
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