ELECTRICAL ENGINEER APPRENTICE

An average week will involve:

Travelling to customer sites with qualified engineers. Assisting with inspections, servicing and maintenance of cranes and lifting equipment. Supporting diagnosis and repair of electrical systems, motors, drives and gearboxes. Learning to identify safety and compliance issues and record accurate service reports. Helping with breakdown response, planned maintenance and customer liaison. Developing safe working practices, including working at height and in challenging environments.

Training:

The apprentice will work towards the Level 3 apprenticeship in Mechatronics Maintenance Technician via Sunderland College. This nationally recognised qualification combines both electrical and mechanical engineering skills, tailored to working with cranes and lifting equipment. Training will be delivered through a mix of: On-the-job training alongside experienced Crane Service Engineers, gaining practical skills at customer sites and visits to our Teesside branch. 

The combination of structured learning and hands-on experience will equip apprentices with the technical knowledge, safety awareness and industry-recognised qualification needed to progress in to a full-time engineering role.

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is potential to progress into a full-time Crane Service Engineer role. With experience, further opportunities include lead engineer, team leader, supervisor or specialist technical positions within the cranes division.

Employer Description:
We are a trusted engineering company specialising in cranes and lifting solutions, with a reputation for going the extra mile for our customers. From our Teesside and Tyne & Wear branches, we support a wide range of industries by inspecting, servicing, maintaining and repairing overhead cranes and lifting equipment. Our team of expert engineers work with both new and older equipment across diverse environments, indoors and outdoors, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance for our clients. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service, investing in our people and are looking forward to developing the next generation of skilled engineers through high-quality training and apprenticeships. Alongside our Cranes & Lifting division, we also provide Industrial Supplies, offering a wide range of safety and workplace products and operate a Training division that delivers accredited courses to help businesses and individuals stay safe, compliant and skilled.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, with a 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness