Electrical Panel Wiring Apprentice (x2)

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Apprentice to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with a strong interest in engineering. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated with good communication, literacy and mathematical skills.

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: 8am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 3pm Friday
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 5 May
Duration: 3 years 6 months
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

Building electrical control panels and switchgears
Learn how to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Reading and technical drawing
Assist the Manufacturing team with engineering tasks to support the successful project delivery
Working to relevant Network Rail, British and European standards
To be trained to be fully proficient in the use of hand tools, wiring and fitting techniques

Where you’ll work

KENT HOUSE

LOWER OAKHAM WAY

MANSFIELD

NG18 5BY

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

Engineering Fitter Level 3.

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our engineering campus (NG17). This attendance is required during term time only.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Logical
Team working

About this company

KG Switchgear Ltd is an Electrical Switchgear Manufacturer working predominantly in the Rail sector. Part of the Larger Kent Group with over 35 years of working within the Rail Industry.

https://www.kgswitchgear.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Pension scheme • 22 days annual leave + bank holidays • Benefits Package - Including Medicash Healthcare & Life Insurance after 6 months of employment • Free On-Site Parking

After this apprenticeship

At the end of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a full-time, permanent role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Leoni

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900469

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304956.

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Closes on Monday 14 April 2025

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