Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Apprentice

Summary

This role will work directly with one of the Mechanical/Electrical technicians and be reporting to the Building and Engineering Services Manager. The purpose of the role is to provide an opportunity for on the job learning and completion of an apprenticeship training program, specifically mechanical systems, electrical and control systems on site.

Wage

£25,000 a year

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Training course

Building services engineering service and maintenance engineer (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Thursday, 07:00 - 16:30. Friday, 07:00 - 14:00.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The apprentice will be expected to work alongside the engineering technicians and will form a key part of the maintenance service function. The apprentice will be requested to fulfil tasks and activities that support the maintenance team and further their learning and development. The apprentice role will be fully embedded within the team and attend meetings, briefings and all appropriate team activities.

The Apprentice will be following a predetermined training plan and schedule in order to ensure they cover a broad range of activities associated with the requirements of the learning program. They will report into the engineering technician who will be aligned with them and on a regular basis update the Building and Engineering Services Manager on their progress and attendance at college.

Where you’ll work

10 Telcon Way
London
SE10 0AG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP

Your training course

Building services engineering service and maintenance engineer (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Apply safe working practices and comply with safe working methods, including highlighting control method application and safe systems of work.
Comply with current company policies and procedures.
Undertake dynamic risk assessment to identify and manage a safe working environment.
Produce a risk assessment.
Produce a method statement.
Plan work activities.
Apply sustainable principles and techniques.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow organisational and site procedures for waste management across the site.
Plan, organise, and carry out tasks in a way that utilises resources, for example cost, quality, safety, security, and environmental impact.
Plan, organise, prepare, and secure area of work for setting out and work activities.
Minimise delays to planned work.
Amend and replan work activities.
Prepare and maintain work areas to ensure safe access and egress for self and others.
Select, use, secure and store hand and power tools, equipment, and components.
Interpret information from sources such as manufacturer's instructions, drawings, plans, specifications, or previous reports.
Carry out testing and commissioning of a building services engineering system.
Carry out decommission of a building services engineering system.
Undertake planned maintenance activities to building services engineering systems.
Undertake reactive maintenance activities to building services engineering systems.
Isolate building service engineering systems.
Identify and diagnose faults and outline solutions for resolution.
Replace components.
Communicate options in writing for repairs, replacements or improvements including the impact of cost, and timescales in writing.
Handover completed maintenance activities.
Use information technology and digital systems to monitor and manage the operation of plant and equipment.
Record or enter information - paper based or electronic.
Provide internal feedback.
Communicate verbally with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology.
Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and policy.
Refer problems outside of own responsibility or authority to the relevant person.
Identify, carry out and record industry related continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
Repair components.
Apply safe working practices and comply with safe working methods, including highlighting control method application and safe systems of work.
Comply with current company policies and procedures.
Undertake dynamic risk assessment to identify and manage a safe working environment.
Produce a risk assessment.
Produce a method statement.
Plan work activities.
Apply sustainable principles and techniques.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow organisational and site procedures for waste management across the site.
Plan, organise, and carry out tasks in a way that utilises resources, for example cost, quality, safety, security, and environmental impact.
Plan, organise, prepare, and secure area of work for setting out and work activities.
Minimise delays to planned work.
Amend and replan work activities.
Prepare and maintain work areas to ensure safe access and egress for self and others.
Select, use, secure and store hand and power tools, equipment, and components.
Interpret information from sources such as manufacturer's instructions, drawings, plans, specifications, or previous reports.
Carry out testing and commissioning of a building services engineering system.
Carry out decommission of a building services engineering system.
Undertake planned maintenance activities to building services engineering systems.
Undertake reactive maintenance activities to building services engineering systems.
Isolate building service engineering systems.
Identify and diagnose faults and outline solutions for resolution.
Replace components.
Communicate options in writing for repairs, replacements or improvements including the impact of cost, and timescales in writing.
Handover completed maintenance activities.
Use information technology and digital systems to monitor and manage the operation of plant and equipment.
Record or enter information - paper based or electronic.
Provide internal feedback.
Communicate verbally with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology.
Follow equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and policy.
Refer problems outside of own responsibility or authority to the relevant person.
Identify, carry out and record industry related continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
Repair components.

Your training plan

Training:

The Apprentice will follow a predetermined training program specified by the college that will fulfil the requirements to qualify as a competent mechanical/electrical crossed skilled services technician.

QHSE:

All induction and ongoing QHSE training will be determined by the H&S/Site Services team to insure all of the organisational requirements to meet our obligations and statutory duties are fully compliant. Some of this H&S training will form part of the apprenticeship program.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Analytical skills
Physical fitness
Patience
Creative
Initiative
Team working

Other requirements

• Gain hands-on experience in a world-class engineering environment. • Work alongside industry experts and develop highly sought-after skills.

About this company

Alcatel Submarine Networks stands as an industry leader with over 850,000 km of optical submarine systems globally – that’s nearly 21 times the Earth’s circumference. We cater to a wide range of needs: from traditional telecom applications and webscale service provider infrastructures to offshore oil and gas projects. Our expertise lies in delivering comprehensive, turnkey global undersea transmission systems, customized to each customer’s unique requirements. ASN’s extensive services don’t stop there. We offer a full suite of support, including project management, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. These services are backed by our wholly owned fleet of cable ships, ensuring reliability and efficiency in all our marine operations.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression to a full-time role depending on performance.

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