Electrical apprentice

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Minor and major repairs to tenanted properties Hands on experience of other trades Reacting to emergency work (with a mentor) Use of IT to record job information Ordering of materials to complete tasks Adhering to CDM regulations and company H & S policies

Electricians may work on the installation, initial verification and testing, commissioning, and maintenance of low voltage (up to and including 1000 V or AC 1500 V DC) electrical and electronic equipment.  Electricians can also work on the maintenance of electrical and electronic installations including automated production systems. 

Once qualified, some electricians may choose to become self-employed contractors.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and residential environments, including communal areas.

The scope of an electrician’s work encompasses using engineering knowledge and understanding to apply technical and practical skills. They contribute to the design, development, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of products, equipment, processes, of electric systems or services. Electrical equipment and systems may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, protective devices, heating, lighting, air conditioning and metering equipment, as well as property and life safety installations and renewable energy technologies, plus the installation and maintenance of electrical connections of new and emerging technologies supporting low carbon targets. The new technologies will include enhanced connectivity, green and renewable technologies, including heating and cooling technologies, where appropriate, Modern Methods of Construction, including offsite and prefabricated components.

Electricians may work in both indoor and outdoor settings on a range of electrical equipment and systems. They can work on their own proficiently and work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner.

They may contribute to the design of electrical systems. They can set out jobs from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials.

Electrical safety is an important area of Electricians’ work. On completion of their work, the electrical installation must be safe to use. Electricians must comply with statutory and non-statutory requirements including the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR), the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE), and Working at Height Regulations, BS 7671 and related codes of practice and industry guidance including but not limited to the Building Safety Act. 

Training:

You will be working towards a Level 3 Installation and maintenance electrician apprenticeship standard.
You will be required to attend Cornwall College St Austell on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training. 
You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and your employer.

Training Outcome:

We would be looking to progress the electrician into a full-time position within the company.

Employer Description:
We are a leading building services specialist operating in the affordable housing and public sectors. We work with local authorities and social landlords to maintain and refurbish the homes, properties and public buildings in their care. We help our customers meet the challenge of managing restricted budgets while maintaining their commitment to the communities they serve; by delivering the highest standards of work in the most efficient manner possible, reliably, on budget and as specified. Over more than two decades we've established a reputation for outstanding workmanship, supported by rigorous process, responsible leadership and continuous investment; consistently outperforming our competitors in terms of value for money and resident satisfaction. Today, we're one of the largest building services companies in the South and South West.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8 – 5 (on site).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Commitment to learn,Receptive to advice,Reliable,Enthusiastic