Projects / Contracts Engineer Apprentice

Summary

As a Project Engineer Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience in managing engineering projects, develop technical skills, and contribute to innovative solutions, supporting Schneider Electric’s sustainability goals.

Wage

£23,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Performance Bonus Scheme

Training course

Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, working hours to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

5 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

Order Management: Process and manage customer orders from receipt to dispatch, ensuring they are delivered on time, meet customer specifications, and stay within budget.
Customer & Department Liaison: Liaise with customers and factory departments on approvals, manufacturing, delivery, site work, and inspections.
Contract Documentation: Prepare and submit contract documentation (e.g., electrical schematics, manuals, risk assessments).
Contract Review: Review contract performance regularly to ensure deadlines and quality are met.
Progress Reporting: Provide feedback to the Team Manager on the progress of all contracts.
Work Progress Monitoring: Monitor work progress and report any issues or deviations for future bids.
Collaboration with Teams: Collaborate with tendering, production, and sales teams to manage contracts and meet customer requirements.

Where you’ll work

Schneider Electric

123 Jack Lane

Hunslet

Leeds

LS10 1BA

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

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

Your training course

Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
Establish and report engineering design briefs.
Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
Perform risk management for engineering activities.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
Establish and report engineering design briefs.
Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
Perform risk management for engineering activities.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.

Your training plan

During your apprenticeship, you will receive two types of training.

On-the-job training will be delivered by Schneider Electric, your employer. You’ll receive training and supervision to help you perform your role. This will include skills and knowledge that are outside the apprenticeship but necessary for the job. In addition to ‘on-the-job’ training, they will support you in other ways to ensure your success. Types of support will include:

A comprehensive induction.
Mentoring or regular one-to-one guidance.
Social enrichment and networking opportunities.
Performance reviews.
Mental health and wellbeing support.
Feedback opportunities.

Off-the-job training will be provided by a carefully selected training provider during your normal working hours. You will spend at least 20% of your working hours (approximately 6 hours per week) completing ‘off-the-job’ training. This is protected time and a requirement for apprenticeship delivery. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard, enabling you to achieve occupational competence.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs to include Mathematics and English (grade Grade 4/C or above)

A Level in:

A Physical Science (grade Grade B or above)
Mathematics (grade Grade A)
Other (grade Grade C or above)

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
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Non judgemental

Other requirements

All applicants must have a permanent right to work in the UK, as Schneider Electric is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

About this company

Schneider’s purpose is to create impact by empowering everyone to make the most of their energy and resources, bridging progress with sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency. As a global leader in industrial technology, Schneider provides integrated solutions that help businesses grow, using digital tools to improve efficiency and create value for our customers. With over 150,000 employees and more than a million partners in over 100 countries, we stay close to our customers and communities. Schneider embraces diversity and inclusion, guided by our purpose of building a sustainable future for all.

Company benefits

28 days annual leave + public holidays. Performance Bonus Scheme. Employee shopping & dining discounts. Flexible working opportunities. Pension scheme. Holiday buy and sell scheme. Various health and wellbeing support options

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will potentially have the opportunity to move into a permanent position.
Your learning doesn't stop there! Learn every day, to stop learning is to stop growing. We are genuinely curious, never done with learning. With Schneider, there is no such thing as knowing it all or having all the answers. We believe in life-long learning.
Every minute of the day brings a new chance to listen, open up our minds, and widen our horizons. We are never too experienced to learn.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300661.

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Closes on Friday 28 March 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Candidates will be requested to submit an online application with our provider GetMyFirstJob, all eligible candidates will be invited to a first stage video interview. Successful candidates will then be invited to an Assessment Centre.

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