Electrical CAD & Estimating Apprentice

The apprentices would undertake the relevant training to be able to do the following tasks on completion of their apprenticeship:

Design products and electrical switchgear systems using CAD software Prepare detailed quotations from customer-supplied Electrical SLD drawings, electrical schedules, and technical specifications for a range of LV Distribution equipment Keep existing quotations up to date, as and when new information is provided communicating any changes with customers. Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations Maintain relationships with existing clients, keeping a sales-minded attitude, and seek out and build relationships with new clients CRM entry to keep detailed records of all quotations. Balance multiple enquiries/ quotations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline required. Prepare RFQs for materials, equipment, transport and labour costs, collecting quotes from suppliers and sub-contractors helping plan job timescales /assessing the levels of risk on a project

Training:
Candidates will work toward a level 3 Engineering standard Btec Level 3 Technical Certificate End point assessment will take place at the end of the apprenticeship

Training Outcome:

Full time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Northern Switchgear & Controls Ltd specialise in the design and manufacture of HV/LV packaged sub stations, low voltage electrical switchboards, power distribution units, motor control panels, final power distribution and control equipment. Northern Switchgear & Controls Ltd was founded in 1993 and set out to provide purpose made Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear Assemblies for the UK market. Typically these industries require more than a standard system that component manufacturers offer. As our business has grown we have developed an enviable reputation for providing our quality systems and products to organisations and projects both within the UK and internationally with export orders forming a useful percentage of our business. Most recently we have been involved in major projects around the world including work for McDermott Engineering, M W Kellogg, Dupont, Brown & Root and Conoco for Gas Fields, Crude Oil Plants, ESSO, Tyco Thermal Systems, Fluor Intercontinental and USAF. In the UK we supply the Construction, Pharmaceutical, Process, Leisure, Smelting, Marine, MOD, Utility, Electricity Supply, Offshore, Retail, Telecommunications and Commercial Industries. With our dedicated team of experienced engineers we are able to offer total solutions to our client ‘a one stop engineering shop’ whether a standard or purpose made system at a realistic cost. Northern Switchgear & Controls Ltd deliver on time, respond quickly and efficiently to your requirements and believe in working together with all involved to provide value engineered solutions.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week). Times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative