Apprentice Electrician

Working within our on-site delivery team, the electrical apprentice would typically be working across the many Playfords workstreams to see exposure to all types of electrical installation works. One day per week would require attendance at college throughout the first three years.

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

Become an integral part of Playfords on-site engineering team Develop your academic skills to understand electrical theory and practical installation methods via college training programmes Develop your practical skills via on site experience and mentoring from our skilled engineers Listen, learn and put into practice electrical installation methods working diligently alongside others within our team Show good initiative towards learning both at college and on-site Show a positive attitude towards working hard and to the best of your abilities at all times Punctual at all times arriving at work ready to work Ensure your commitment to the 4-year electrical apprenticeship is upheld throughout its duration Open and honest at all times.

Training:

We will enter into a training agreement with you, and it is a condition of your employment that you honour this agreement and that you attend training in accordance with JIB Apprentice (stage 1) to achieve EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Building, Structure and the Environment), Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation and Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2S). You are expected to use the best of your ability in undertaking this qualification and dedicate sufficient time and effort to ensure that you complete the course as determined appropriate.

The electrical apprentice would be assigned an assessor through the College, who would typically come out to visit in the workplace to assess workplace Instillation & 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 Electrotechnical Qualification Technical and NVQ On-programme assignments and practical assessments English and Maths at Level 2 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.

Training Outcome:

Following the Apprenticeship completion, Playfords will normally look to offer full-time employment as a Qualified Electrician.

Employer Description:
Playfords has been established since 1925 and is based at Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, with a regional office in London, serving the South of England. The company has been providing Electrical Apprenticeships for many years and we are proud to have successfully trained and developed young people’s careers over this time. In fact, several of Playfords current management team have seen their careers develop further having joined us originally as electrical apprentices.

Working Hours :
Your hours of work will be 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday inclusive. These are to be worked between 07.00 to 19:00 including 30 minutes for lunch, including washing time (unpaid) each day. Includes 1-day release to attend college for training.

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