Academy Apprentice Engineer Electrical

As an Engineering Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience working towards an apprenticeship alongside skilled engineers while studying toward a nationally recognised qualification. This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start a rewarding career in engineering with full support and mentoring. Your first year in the apprenticeship will be undertaken in Harwin’s purpose-built training academy with day release to your nominated training provider. Here you will learn vital hands-on engineering skills as well as spending time rotating through different areas across our engineering and operations teams, working on the different technologies and gaining an array of engineering skills before moving into your placement in years two and three.This apprenticeship is in Electrical Engineering, with roles in Software Automation or Electrical Machine Design.

 

Learn and apply engineering principles related to mechanical or electrical systems.

 

 Read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications.

 

 Participate in routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of machinery or infrastructure.

 

 Support ongoing engineering projects by preparing reports, documentation, and CAD drawings.

 

 Attend college/training provider as required and maintain up-to-date coursework.

 

Comply with all health and safety regulations and company policies



Training:

As an Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to study the following through this Apprenticeship:

Engineering Manufacturing Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard HNC Electronic and Electrical Engineering 

The day college day release will be held at South Downs College Campus.



Training Outcome:
Full career progression

Employer Description:

Harwin plc is a Portsmouth based manufacturing company specialising in the innovative design and production of electrical / electronic components. Our products are distributed worldwide through our network of partners in Europe, Asia and the US. We offer a breadth and depth of expertise in such markets as distribution, industrial and instrumentation, medical, military, aerospace, automotive and telecommunications.



Working Hours :
Monday -Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:30.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience


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  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE
  • Posted: 06-Feb-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk