Apprentice Maintenance Operative Engineering Technician - Electrical

Frequent conversion includes turning new vehicles into welfare, racking/utility, command centre, rescue/blue light and onboard power systems. With more mechanical work being undertaken on welfare units with servicing, maintenance, generator repair, running gear servicing, and fuel system repair/replacement.

Automotive electrical fitter:

This role involves the installation and maintenance of the following equipment, but not limited to, below:

12V Auxiliary batteries 12V Charging systems, including DCDC converters and split charge contactors 12/48V – 240V Power inverters 12/48V Control/monitoring systems 12V Accessories, including but not limited to, handwash units, parking sensors, additional lighting, warning equipment, and extraction fans Solar panels installation includes isolation switches and solar controllers Wiring of consumer units, including MCB, RCD’s etc. Wiring up of 240V sockets and switches Position, assemble, install, and dismantle electrical plant and equipment, which may include motors, switchgear, cables and conductors, to agreed specifications Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on electrical plant and equipment Replace, repair, or remove components in electrical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in electrical plant and equipment

Skills required:

The role would include the regular use of the following skillsets:

Soldering of wiring, either new connections or connections to existing wires. Terminal crimping, from smaller ferrules to larger battery cable crimps. Measuring and marking of drilling/mounting points. Drilling of multiple materials, wood, plastic, and metal. Measuring of voltage, resistance, current etc. Following drawings and wiring diagrams/schematics. Stripping of vehicle panels and interiors. Following health and safety guidelines. Using hand and power tools to complete installation work. Fault finding skills and logical thinking. Basic metal working skills to mount equipment. Ability to identify different cable types. Ability to identify electrical components.

Training:

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.  

Day release.   

You will undertake Maintenance and operations engineering technician electrical Level 3 Standard.  

Maintenance and operations engineering technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

You will undertake both on and off-the-job job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.  

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
Lyndon Systems Ltd is one of the UK’s leading vehicle conversion companies based in Doncaster, specialising in welfare vans, minibuses, and bespoke work vehicles. We operate across two production sites and a mobile division, with ISO 9001:2015 certification and plans to implement ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 as part of an Integrated Management System (IMS). Our dedicated safety and quality team is committed to building a culture where people and the planet come first.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 08:00 to 17:00. Friday, 08:00 to 14:30.

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