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This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for engineering and problem-solving to begin a rewarding career in industrial electrical engineering. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll learn how electrical control panels are designed, assembled, wired, tested, and commissioned for industrial applications.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As an Electrical Engineer Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and learn how to build and test electrical control panels used in a wide range of industries.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Building electrical control panels
- Wiring electrical components using engineering drawings
- Learning how to read electrical schematics and diagrams
- Using hand and power tools safely
- Testing completed control panels to make sure they work correctly
- Helping to identify and fix faults
- Keeping your work area clean, organised, and safe
- Working as part of the engineering team on a variety of projects
- Following company quality and health & safety procedures
- Developing your skills through practical work and your apprenticeship training
- As your experience grows, you’ll take on more responsibility and learn more advanced aspects of electrical engineering and industrial automation
Where you'll work
UNIT 22
NORTHSIDE BUSINESS PARK
HAWKINS LANE
BURTON ON TRENT
DE14 1DB
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Training course
Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
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Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
Reinstate the work area.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
Record information.
Produce or update documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
Identify and highlight issues (red pen) with technical drawings.
Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Electrical
Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
Select, check, and use electrical maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
Use electrical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
Inspect and test electrical aspects of plant. For example, visual checks, insulation and continuity checks, thermographic surveys, and voltage levels.
Remove and replace electrical parts.
Prepare and terminate electrical cables.
Set up, align, and adjust electrical aspects of plant.
Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services deisolation.
Conduct functional testing.
Control and instrumentation
Conduct and confirm safe isolation of connected services.
Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
Select, check, and use control and instrumentation maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
Use control and instrumentation diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
Inspect and test control and instrumentation systems.
Check calibration and make adjustments.
Check loop function.
Set up and adjust control and instrumentation systems.
Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
Remove and replace instruments and sensors.
Re-connect instrumentation power supply, cables, pipework, and services.
Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services deisolation.
Conduct functional testing.
Mechanical
Check and confirm safe isolation of connected services.
Select, check, and use mechanical maintenance tools and equipment.
Use mechanical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
Check condition and operation of mechanical aspects of plant and equipment. For example, pumps.
Remove and replace mechanical parts.
Examine mechanical parts for defects. For example, pump seals.
Set up, align, and adjust mechanical aspects of plant.
Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
Lubricate mechanical assemblies.
Confirm electrical and connected services deisolation.
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Conduct functional testing.
Apply bench fitting techniques.
Engineering Maintenance Technician - single discipline - Level 3
The apprentice will receive the majority of their training in the workplace, learning from experienced machine operators and supervisors. They will also complete off-the-job training as part of their apprenticeship programme, delivered by the training provider through a combination of workplace learning and scheduled online training sessions. Regular reviews will be held to monitor progress and support the apprentice throughout their programme.
Training will be delivered by Train'd Up through a blended programme of workplace learning and off-the-job training. You'll have regular contact with your Training Assessor, who will support your progress through reviews, assessments, and one-to-one guidance throughout your apprenticeship.
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English language (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
- Physics (or combined Science) (grade 5)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
About Us
At Interpanel, we design, manufacture, install, and commission bespoke electrical control panels and automation solutions for a wide range of industrial sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality engineering solutions and developing the next generation of engineers through practical, hands-on training.
As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer Apprentice to join our team and develop into a highly skilled Control Panel Engineer.
Why Join Interpanel?
Joining Interpanel means becoming part of a growing engineering business where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll receive mentoring from experienced engineers, work on a wide range of industrial automation projects, and build the skills needed for a long-term career in electrical engineering.
If you’re enthusiastic about engineering, enjoy practical work, and want to build a career in industrial electrical control systems, we’d love to hear from you.
As part of the Interpanel team, you’ll receive a range of benefits, including:
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Company events
- Bereavement leave
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Four-day working week once in year 3 of your apprenticeship
- Modern workshop and office facilities
- Supportive team environment
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
What You’ll Receive:
- Recognised apprenticeship
- Full training from experienced engineers
- Opportunity to work on real engineering projects
- Career progression opportunities in your chosen route
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Train'd Up recruitment team
recruitment@traindup.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049109.
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