Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship

Cambria; Wales; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is offering an Electrical Maintenance apprenticeship at Deeside Power Station. This program allows you to gain hands-on experience while earning a salary of £15,600 per year. You will work in a dynamic environment, learning alongside skilled professionals and gaining valuable qualifications in electrical engineering. If you have a keen interest in engineering and have at least 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science, apply now to kickstart your career in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• GCSEs should include Maths, English, and Science.
• Keen interest in engineering, technology, or the energy sector.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support plant maintenance activities.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance.
• Conduct fault diagnosis on plant and equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

5 or more GCSEs at A-C or Grade 4 or above

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to launch your career in the energy industry?

Triton Power’s Deeside Power Station is offering an exciting Electrical Maintenance apprenticeship opportunity designed for motivated, enthusiastic individuals eager to learn and develop valuable skills in a dynamic working environment.

Your responsibilities

This Apprenticeship Programme is an exciting opportunity for those interested in a career in the energy industry to gain hands-on industry work experience, achieve an Advanced Apprenticeship qualification in electrical engineering, and to earn while you learn.

We take your training and development very seriously and invest heavily to provide you with all the tools you will need to be successful, as you progress through your career in the energy industry. The apprenticeship scheme offers hands-on experience and comprehensive training, allowing you to earn while you learn.

Working alongside skilled professionals, you will gain insights into station operations, maintenance, and engineering, with the opportunity to specialise in electrical engineering.

You will be following the Welsh Engineering Manufacturing Level 3 apprenticeship standard with our training partner Coleg Cambria at the Deeside campus. At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have some impressive qualifications under your belt, including: Level 2 NVQ in engineering, BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and an NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline.

Your employment will be governed by a fixed term contract with a duration of four years. You may have the opportunity to complete your apprenticeship prior to the conclusion of this term or progress onto further qualifications, subject to your progress. This will be subject to your qualifications at the commencement of employment.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Supporting plant maintenance activities
• Performing preventative and routine maintenance
• Fault diagnosis on plant and equipment
• Work in accordance to site procedures and drawings
• Adhere to site safe system of work; RAMS
• Assist work planning using computerised maintenance management systems
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained onsite

About Deeside Power Station

Situated in Flintshire, Deeside Power Station was converted into a Synchronous Compensator to support the National Grid energy infrastructure and is currently developing a 49.9MW Hydrogen Ready Gas Peaking Plant. We operate as a high-efficiency gas-fired facility to deliver flexible electricity generation to help balance the electrical grid. Services such as this are core to supporting additional renewable energy on to the grid in a stable and secure manner.

Your profile

• 5 or more GCSEs at A-C or Grade 4 or above, including Maths, English, and Science
• Keen interest in engineering, technology, or the energy sector
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• £15,600 per annum starting salary

Your qualities

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals eager to learn and develop valuable skills in a dynamic working environment. A keen interest in engineering or the energy sector is a must for candidates interested in this apprenticeship programme. We will support your career ambitions by providing industry work experience and qualifications, helping you achieve your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. As an employer, Triton Power is committed to providing you with real work experience, supported by experienced professionals, and the opportunity to earn while you learn. As a college, Coleg Cambria offers excellent facilities and engineering training to help you fulfil your potential.

Interested?

Then apply now.

Your contact

Please visit www.tritonpower.co.uk/apprenticeships for an application form.

Further Information

www.tritonpower.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 6 March 2026