Electrical Engineering Apprentice

Summary

We are looking to recruit two bright, enthusiastic individuals to join the maintenance team as Electrical Engineering Apprentices based at the Carlisle site. The successful candidates will spend their first year on a full time basic technical course, before returning to Pirelli for a structured in-house training programme (with day release).

Annual wage

£16,144 a year

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There will be annual pay increases during the scheme and after successful completion.

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

40 hours per week. Monday to Friday, usually 08:00 – 16:00 when on site at Pirelli. Note: working times may vary.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Attend college and attain highest grades possible.
Learn and develop skills knowledge and behaviours required to become a qualified maintainer through rotation between mini factories.
Maintenance of factory machinery and equipment under the supervision of qualified maintainers.
Communicate effectively with maintainers and wider maintenance team.
Carry out placement in PED & Quality departments.
Attend regular reviews for with both college and Pirelli and ensure required progression through each stage of process.
Flexible, available and keen to work various shift patterns, work beyond standard hours on planned work or unplanned breakdowns and other company events.
Ensuring adherence to Company policy and statutory regulations especially in areas of Health, Safety and Engineering practice.

Where you’ll work

Dalston Road

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA2 6AR

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

NCG

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

The successful candidates will spend their first year on a full time basic technical course, carrying out NVQ level 2 & BTEC ONC learning the basic skills and achieving the best grade possible to be ready to be integrated into our maintenance team within the factory.

The remainder of the 4 year modern apprenticeship will combine a structured in-house training programme incorporating day release studies. This will lead to a Level 3 qualification in Engineering Maintenance.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Any other GCSE (grade 4 or above)
English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 or above (preferably 6+))
Science (grade 4 or above (preferably 6+))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Motivated to learn
Resilience
Able to work under pressure

About this company

Founded in 1872 and listed on the Milan Stock Exchange since 1922, Pirelli is among the world’s major producers of tyres, with a distinctive focus on high-end segments and Premium tyres with the highest technological content. Pirelli today stands as a global brand known for its cutting edge technology, high-end production excellence and passion for innovation that draws heavily on its Italian roots. Partnering with the best Prestige and Premium car makers worldwide, Pirelli has a portfolio of more than 1,200 homologated tyres which fit the personality of each car model, designed and tested to achieve perfect driving. With 18 production plants in 12 countries and a commercial presence in over 160 countries, the Pirelli Group has around 31,100 employees and a turnover of around €6.7 billion (2023). It is among the world’s major producers of tyres and associated services and the only one focused solely on the Consumer tyre market, which includes tyres for cars, motorcycles and bicycles. Pirelli is distinguished by a long industrial tradition, which combines a capacity for innovation with product quality and brand strength. This strength is further enhanced by Formula 1™, for which Pirelli has been the exclusive tyre supplier since 2011. In line with the 'green performance' strategy, Pirelli’s research and development operates with ever increasing attention to products and services of high quality and technology and low environmental impact.

http://www.pirelli.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• 33 days holiday per year (incl. bank holidays) • Pension scheme with linked life insurance • Service related payment • Employee discount scheme • Employee assistance programme • Discounted tyre vouchers • Bike to work scheme

After this apprenticeship

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be offered a permanent position with Pirelli. Talented and dedicated individuals may be considered for further training opportunities throughout the progression of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PIRELLI TYRES LIMITED

Samantha Riley

samantha.riley@pirelli.com

01283 525688

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297503.

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Closes on Sunday 9 March

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Company’s application instructions

Applicants must be available on a Saturday or Sunday in March 2025 to undertake an aptitude test at Pirelli Carlisle. The shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend assessment activities including a presentation and interview during April 2025. Details to be confirmed in due course.

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