Apprentice Electrical Installation Engineer

Over time, you will develop skills in, and be responsible for, the following tasks:

Reading electrical schematics and diagnosing faults in control systems. Working with stainless steel conduit, basket and tray for containment of cables. Running and terminating different cable types, including Cat5e, SWA, SY and YY. Working on 400V AC mains, 24V DC control and 4-20mA analogue circuits. Working with 3-phase motors and variable speed drives. Panel wiring. Working in an industrial environment in a safety-conscious manner. Completing paperwork including producing accurate reports on a timely basis. Completing projects as part of a larger team, including helping with mechanical installations from time to time. Assisting with the control and coordination of spare parts associated with Electrical Installations. Working safely and within the requirements of all Risk Assessment Method Statements. Complying with safe work systems and maintenance procedures. Maintaining a high level of housekeeping throughout any work area. Reporting unsafe situations or occurrences. Ensuring facilities are maintained in compliance with company processes and Environmental Health & Safety design and maintenance standards. Assisting in the reconnection and reassembly of large process skids and equipment. These can be anything from full brewhouses to water filtration skids and anything in between. Electrically rebuilding process skids and equipment. Equipment troubleshooting.

Training:

The successful candidate will be coming to college for 11 weeks across the academic year. For the rest of the time, you will be with the employer. College block week dates TBC.

Training Outcome:

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for full-time employment. 

Employer Description:
We design, install and commission process equipment, including full turnkey brewhouses, to meet the needs of all beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Our customers range from craft independent brewers to global blue-chip drinks manufacturers.

Working Hours :
Minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00. Overtime, including evenings and weekends, is available. Flexibility in working hours is required. Working hours are project and customer-dependent.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,A Full UK driving licence,Ability to travel