Apprentice Electrician

NG Bailey Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 13,000 - GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bridgwater is seeking Apprentice Electricians to join their innovative team. You will receive high-quality training while working on exciting projects like nuclear power stations and hospitals. Responsibilities include installing electrical services, reading engineering drawings, and testing installations. The ideal candidate is keen to learn, organized, and enjoys practical work. Applicants should have 3 GCSEs in relevant subjects. All applicants will receive equal treatment throughout the selection process.

Qualifications

• Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time.
• Must have valid residency status and right to work in England.
• Must be ordinarily resident in the UK for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical services including wiring, lighting, and alarms.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Inspect and test electrical installations.

Skills

Keen to learn

Practical working with steady hand coordination

Excellent timekeeping and attendance

Education

3 GCSEs Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science

Job description

Overview

As the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, NG Bailey works on ground-breaking projects, providing innovative solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence guide how we work. We recognise the importance of apprentices in our workforce and partner with colleges to offer high-quality training. Apprenticeships are available for anyone over 16, offering a wage and full-time work in your chosen trade while applying college learning directly on the job.

Are you looking to kick start your career as an electrician? Do you want to install, inspect, and test electrical services in high specification building projects? Do you want to work on exciting projects that challenge you daily and get paid while you do it?

If the answer is yes, join NG Bailey and be part of the next generation who bring to life the next nuclear power station, hospital, school or theme park. You may help support the environment by taking part in early work for a wind farm or battery factory.

Responsibilities

As an Apprentice Electrician you will do all of the above. A typical day will be diverse, challenging and very rewarding. You will learn and work with our experienced Engineering Team.

• Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country.
• Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely.
• Work indoors, outdoors, and occasionally at height.
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary.
• Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people.
• Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative.

What you will learn to do

• Install electrical services (e.g., wiring systems, lighting, sockets, fire alarms, emergency lighting & heating controls).
• Read and understand engineering drawings, wiring and circuit diagrams.
• Inspect and test electrical installations.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on a range of circuits and equipment.
• Use small hand tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers etc.
• Operate electrical tools such as chop saws, grinders, combi drills, impact drivers etc.
• Install the systems needed for wiring and cables such as brackets and containment.
• Lay, pull, and string cables.

Who we are looking for

• Are keen to learn.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence.
• Are organised and well prepared with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Enjoy practical working with steady hand coordination.
• Enjoy working in a team.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Can act independently.
• Have normal colour vision.

You will attend college to complete the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation. In addition, you will regularly attend in-house training and development as part of the programme.

To apply you need

3 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Maths and Science.

Eligibility

Please note, to be eligible for an apprenticeship you:

• Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End-Point Assessment.
• Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
• Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship.

Further eligibility details can be found online at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory eligibility checks.

Ready to apply?

If you are applying for this role, take a look at our application hints and tips for guidance on what good looks like. We receive a lot of applications, find out how you can make yours stand out. Apprenticeship-Hints-and-Tips.pdf (ngbailey.com)

What happens next?

If we like what we see on your application, you will be invited to undertake a telephone interview. If we then wish to progress your application further, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre at which we will shortlist for final interviews.

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE IF A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. EARLY APPLICATION IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED.

NG Bailey is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants will receive equal treatment within their application and selection process.

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