Lighting Engineer Apprentice

A typical day will consist of driving to a site which could be anywhere in the UK, site inductions, 6- 8 hours of work on site before either lodging or driving home, working alongside an experienced engineer across all areas of the business:

You will carry out a mix of lighting repairs and maintenance activities as well as the commissioning of intelligent lighting controls. With the support of your manager and team colleagues, you will start to learn technical knowledge and practical skills to be able to carry out your day-to-day role. Carry out lighting repairs / maintenance in car showrooms and stadiums, schools, hospitals, supermarkets.

Training:
Engineering Fitter Level 3 - Electrical Pathway Apprenticeship Standard, including Functional Skills if required. Tech cert: This programme includes BTEC Diploma in advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Skills). 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. You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession. You will experience a blended learning model. You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio. At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

Training Outcome:
Potential of full-time employment upon successful completion of Apprenticeship. Also, potential to progress on to further training

Employer Description:
Optilight Electrical Services Ltd, are based in the East Midlands, we offer after sales support, commissioning and consultancy to the lighting industry throughout the UK. With over 15 years’ experience in the lighting and electrical industry Optilight work closely with some of the largest lighting manufacturers in t the world. Our Head office is located in Mansfield, and we also have facilities located in Bristol and North London.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Hours of work will vary depending on work schedule, but typically this could be between 6.00am - 4.00pm (to be confirmed).

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative