Apprentice Electrical Panel Builder x10

Summary

To work in conjunction with West Notts College to attain a qualification in Electrical Panel Building. A 4-year apprenticeship leading to Engineering Fitter Level 3 - Electrical Pathway, including: Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering BTEC Diploma in advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

Wage: £14,722.50 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: 08:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 August
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 10

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

Learn how to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Be trained on how to assemble a range of control panels
Learn how to inspect and test components
Learn how to maintain control panels, machines and equipment
Learn about the wiring of panels and how to diagnose and rectify faults
Gain a good understanding of the sector and the products and services supplied by AF Switchgear
Attend college and produce work of a high standard

Where you’ll work

A F Switchgear Limited

Nunn Brook Road

Sutton In Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG17 2HU

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 using a day release delivery model.
This requires your attendance at our engineering campus (NG17) one day per week during term time.

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

Please note that these vacancies are live to apply for now but will not start until August 2025. You should be aware that there are several months in between applying and being made successful. There is a specific recruitment process with this employer that takes several months and there may be times when communication is limited regarding your application. There are several assessments that are required and even a meet and greet at the company. You will be advised of these steps and the timeline when your application is accepted.

About this company

Established in 1974, AF Switchgear specialises in the design, build and testing of bespoke LV distribution solutions. We have the building capacity, capabilities, and in-house expertise to meet all of your LV distribution requirements. AF Switchgear has a proven track record with 50 years of service and an annual turnover of approx £75 million. We manufacture: – LV Switchgear – Package Substations – Power Distribution Units (PDU) – Panel Boards – Tap-off Units (for Busbar systems) – Power Quality Solutions In addition to our products, we offer all of our customers effective service and support from a dedicated team. We can offer surveyance, maintenance, and a 24/7/365 call-out service for emergencies.

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

After this apprenticeship

At the end of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a full time, permanent role. If this is the case, ongoing, sector specific training will also be required to maintain your skills in line with future developments within the role and sector.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Ryan

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900479

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305007.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 21 July 2025

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