Apprentice Installation & Maintenance Engineer

Summary

SE Controls are hiring an apprentice to join their smoke ventilation team. Gain hands-on experience installing controls, actuators, switches, and sensors while working toward becoming a fully qualified electrical engineer. Learn from industry experts and build a solid technical foundation.

Wage

£21,000 a year

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27 days paid holiday Annual pay reviews. Paid overtime Health cash plan and retail perks Contributory Pension plan Life assurance plan Additional training Clothing provided Monthly employee competitions - £50 voucher

Training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Hours

Start and finish times varying between 6.00am to 6.00pm, Monday-Friday, this includes travel to and from customer sites.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

2 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

Usual day-to-day duties may include:

Arrange time/location to be picked up for site visits
Liaise with mentor and office staff for job pack for a specified location/time
Assist with what tasks will be completed that day
Load out site with required materials for the day
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health and Safety regulations
Ensure all work is completed to high company and industry standards
Ensure all paperwork and correspondence is completed in a timely manner
Attend site safety induction and understand and sign RAMS for relevant project
Ensure that in-house training is kept up to date

Where you’ll work

Lancaster House
Wellington Crescent Fradley Park
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 8RZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting electrical work.
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.
Use verbal and written communication techniques suitable for the context, adapting style and use of terminology to suit the audience. Uses industry terminology.
Apply customer service principles and techniques to deliver customer or client service in industrial, commercial and communal residential environments.
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.
Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting electrical work.
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.
Use verbal and written communication techniques suitable for the context, adapting style and use of terminology to suit the audience. Uses industry terminology.
Apply customer service principles and techniques to deliver customer or client service in industrial, commercial and communal residential environments.
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.

Your training plan

The qualification you will receive is a Level 3 Electrotechnical Apprenticeship Qualification, delivered over a period of 2 years
Training will be 1 day per week at the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, and 4 days per week at the company for the first year, followed by monthly assessor visits for the remainder of the training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade 4 and 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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Engineering hobby
Independent
Driving License

Other requirements

Candidates need to be aged 18 minimum by the time the training starts, in order to be allowed to work at customer sites. Driving license is required - or test booked in readiness to start Physically fit - annual health surveillances are carried out Able to work at heights (under supervision) Preferably someone with an interest in engineering / electrical exposure as a hobby, or a part-time job Training will include full AM2 (fully qualified electrician)

About this company

SE Controls is a leading international specialist in the design and delivery of intelligent smoke and environmental ventilation systems using façade automation as an integral part of the building envelope. We provide solutions for life safety and environmental comfort within buildings to create a healthier and safer environment whilst ensuring compliance with legislation and improving operating efficiencies.

https://www.secontrols.com/en-gb/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship as a qualified engineer with a salary increase to the company standard at that time
Between 3 and 5 years of service, there could be a potential promotion to Senior Engineer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Keira

keiras@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315703.

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