Apprentice Electrician

DALY (GROUP) LTD

FAKENHAM, NR21 8SX

Closes on Monday 27 January

Posted on 2 October 2024

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to start a career working for Daly Group Ltd, a leading Electrical, Heating and Plumbing Contractor. This apprenticeship role has plenty of opportunities to learn, develop & gain a range of skills to become a qualified electrician.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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After 1st year, your pay increases based on progression and effort shown.

Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 4.00pm, includes 1-day release to attend college for training.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 28 February

Duration

4 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

With close mentoring support, you will receive training and be required to:

  • Undertake all aspects of the electrical trade
  • Install & maintain electrical systems
  • Test & inspect electrical systems
  • Fault diagnosis & rectification
  • Provide excellent customer service to our clients
  • Comply with workplace health & safety standards.

The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description. The duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 2

CLIPBUSH BUSINESS PARK

HAWTHORN WAY

FAKENHAM

NR21 8SX

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

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

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.

    • Your training plan

    The electrical apprentice would be assigned an assessor through the College, who would typically come out to visit in the workplace to assess workplace Installation & Maintenance Electrical skills competence.

    The practical period is the time dedicated to the development of the knowledge, skills and behaviours for your apprenticeship which includes the following components;

    • Level 3 Installation & Maintenance Electrician Qualification Technical and NVQ
    • On-programme assignments and practical assessments
    • English and Maths at Level 2 Functional Skills or grade 4 and above must be achieved.

    The knowledge side would be provided via an online portal VLE (Virtual Learning Environment), and assignments/ evidence of work/ portfolio would be checked via an online Smart Assessor. If required, to upskill English & Maths will be in additional commitment to this apprenticeship.

    You will be working across East Anglia and surrounding Cambridgeshire areas 4 days a week with 1 day a week at Cambridge Regional College.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade C/4)
    • Maths (grade C/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
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Number skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    The position is physical, candidate will be moving and on their feet all day. Work is mainly indoors with some external works involved. It’s desirable the successful applicant holds a drivers licence.

    About this company

    Daly (Group) is a leading Electrical, Heating and Plumbing Contractor based in Fakenham, Norfolk. Established in 1993, Daly has built a strong reputation for delivering 'excellence through experience' across East Anglia, to Property Developers and Homeowners alike.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    • It is intended that - providing you successfully complete your apprenticeship - you will continue your employment with us.
    • As a company we look to promote existing staff members to higher roles when they become available and continuously look to improve employee’s knowledge and qualifications.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

    Hannah

    01223 418778

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280169.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 27 January

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