Apprentice Electrical Engineer - Nottingham – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Are you ready to start your engineering career? At Johnson Controls, we're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as an Apprentice Electrical Engineer-panel wirer. Our team focus on key projects for our Global Marine and Navy business unit. By joining Johnson Controls you will be joining a global leader in engineering.

Wage

£15,415 a year

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Your normal working hours are 39 hours per week Monday to Friday. Inclusive of a lunch break directed by your manager. Hours may vary depending on customer and team requirements'

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

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

An apprenticeship with us will see you building new skills, while applying your knowledge to real-world live projects. There will be plenty of opportunities to explore your potential and you’ll enjoy full support from the marine team.
You will be required to ensure that you adhere to safe working practices and also be able to take instructions and act upon them in a prompt and professional manner.
Our Nottingham production facility is responsible for producing large alarm and address systems used on ships and oil rigs worldwide. As a key part of our team, you'll acquire the skills necessary to produce these essential systems.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll become well-versed in all products and equipment related to our Global Marine and Navy department.
You'll learn assembly and wiring tasks on public address and alarm systems, gaining the knowledge to interpret complex wiring drawings and work independently.
Our project engineers will be there to discuss build requirements with you, ensuring you're always in the loop.
You will work with your team leader keeping them informed of any material shortages will ensure any issues are promptly resolved, keeping equipment completion deadlines on target as much as possible.

Where you’ll work

Dabell Avenue

Nottingham

NG6 8WA

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

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

College or Training Organisation
West Nottingham College

Your Training Course
You will gain a level 3 Engineering Fitter qualification

Your Training Plan
You will have a day release to attend your college requirements

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Level 5)
Maths (grade Level 5)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

FULL UK Driving Licence (grade FULL)

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
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

You will be required to attend college regularly as well as making your way to our Nottingham site so although a driving licence isn’t required, you’ll need to be able to get to both sites.

About this company

Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our mission is to create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, and integrated infrastructure. We welcome individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse range of projects and opportunities.

http://www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Competitive basic salary with fantastic additional earning potential and a Company Pension - Enjoy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, uniform, personal protection equipment, and ongoing training.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of this apprenticeship there are many internal opportunities within the company

Many of our previous apprentices have become lead engineers and take control of their own team and projects

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