Electrical Engineering apprentice

As an electrical engineering apprentice, you will be learning all aspects of electrical engineering to become a fully competent electrical engineer at the end of the 4-year apprenticeship.

Role:

This apprentice role will enable you to learn the skills required to be able to assist the production department, resources, and systems to ensure the company maintains a high-quality product, always in line with company policies, regulatory standards, and statutory guidelines / deadlines.

At the end of the 4-year apprenticeship with the training provided and qualifications achieved we expect that you will become fully competent in being an electrician with skills in the following areas:

Follow PPM inspections to maintain plant reliability Complete maintenance and fault finding on a highly automated production facility Use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) to troubleshoot faults Read and interpret technical drawings Experience with inverters, direct online motor starters and A/C and D/C machines Electrical installation and panel building Reporting on Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Training:
Our apprenticeship provides valuable on-the-job training and experience combined with studying for several qualifications including Level 3 Maintenance Operations and Engineering Technician This is to be completed with Chesterfield College on a day release basis

Training Outcome:
As an electrical engineering apprentice, you will be learning all aspects of electrical engineering to become a fully competent electrical engineer at the end of 4 years

Employer Description:
Northwood is a group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Working Hours :
Monday - Wednesday, 7.00am - 3.30pm, Thursday - Friday 7.00am - 3.00pm At some point during your apprenticeship, you may be required to work shifts.

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