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Apprentice Installation Electrician TOTAL ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS LTD

We are searching for 2 reliable Apprentices to join our growing team. You will be teamed with one of our experienced & qualified electricians whilst training, to work under their supervision as an electrician’s mate assisting with all aspects of Electrical install work at various sites nationwide.

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Closing date: 12 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Starting at £4.81 per hour – to be reviewed after 3 months.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday – weekends are optional overtime (depending on Customer requirements) and paid at a premium. Working hours to be discussed at interview.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    29 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000070360

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  •  Working indoors and outdoors and sometimes working at height
  • Develop good working relationships with people
  • Reading drawings as well as wiring and circuit diagrams
  • Select (within limits) materials and equipment
  • Writing reports 
  • Inspecting and testing electrical installations and diagnosing and rectifying faults on a range of circuits and equipment
  • Keeping tools and work area clean and tidy
  • Making sure that Health and Safety is at the forefront of everything you do
  • Terminating armoured and non-armoured Cables
  • Assist with statutory testing
  • Undertaking any other duties and responsibilities as required
  • Dealing with commercial and industrial electrics where required

Our work is nationwide so travel time can mean long days, early starts or on occasion staying out overnight. Our goal is to nurture and grow our Apprentices into our next generation of Electrical Engineers working independently out in the field. Due to working time directive constraints this role would only be suitable for those Apprentices aged 18 and over. Full driving licence desirable but not essential.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

● Installation Electrician / Maintenance Electrician Level 3

● Functional skills Maths and English upto Level 2 (if required)

This apprenticeship incorporates day release at our Cannock or block release at our Tamworth Campus.

This is a four year course that requires focus and dedication.

 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Opportunity for a full time Electrical Engineer role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

Applicants must be aware that they will be required to attend an Information Advice and Guidance session at one of our Campuses (Tamworth, Lichfield, Cannock Chase Skills and Innovation Centre, or Rodbaston) in order to progress further in this vacancy. During the session, candidates must complete baseline assessments and will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the qualification.

About the employer

Total E&M Solutions Ltd are Electrical Contractors to the Telecoms Industry. The Company was established in 2009 by Directors Craig Phillips and Gavin Williams who are still very much hands on in the field to date, often working alongside our closeknit team of skilled Electricians. We provide expert management of Electrical installation projects across the UK, working with Telecoms providers such as O2 & Vodafone to name but a few. The high standard of work delivered by our talented and committed team means our services are always in high demand. The continuation and growth of Total E& M Solutions is the driving force in what we do here and we are looking to secure our future by investing in our next generation of Electrical Engineers.

Employer

TOTAL ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS LTD

Address

UNIT 7A

BRINDLEY BUSINESS PARK

CHASESIDE DRIVE

WS11 7GD

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Training

Training provider

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

Contact

apprenticeships@southstaffs.ac.uk

0300 456 2424

Apprenticeship standard

Installation electrician and maintenance electrician

Level 3 (A level)

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