Panel Builder Apprentice MICHAEL SMITH SWITCHGEAR LTD

We are currently looking to recruit an apprentice Panel Builder/Wire Person who is enthusiastic, positive and can work with their own initiative. The role will consist of building and installing panels for clients. As an apprentice you would also be involved in commercial projects that are designed around panel building and modifications on site.

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Closing date: 25 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,579.20

    Length of service increase holiday entitlement, profit-based bonus and appraisals annually.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 16:30.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    04 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000160954

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Building and wiring switch panels for commercial buildings and
    working to customer deadlines and expectations at all times
  • Interpreting the drawing received from the engineer following
    customer approval
  • Building the frame, mounting of boxes and fitting of switches
  • Using copper and making up of switches and necessary wiring
    required for the job i.e. metering
  • To attend customer site to fit additional switches and metering at
    customer request
  • Carry out on site modifications as required

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

Level 3 Engineering Fitter Advanced Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Awarding organization EAL; GLH 750, this qualification ensures full knowledge to complete the fitting role
  • Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – Awarding organisation City and Guilds; 720 GLH, this qualification ensures full knowledge to complete the fitting role

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On successful completion of the programme, the apprentice would be potentially offered a full-time position. This is contingent on all company guidelines being met.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Competent at using the machines; circular saw, pneumatic punches, wall saw, pillar drills and various hand tools, bending machine and the linisher. The ability to understand the drawings provided by the engineer and what switches are required.

About the employer

Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd was established in 1985 and is modern, rapidly expanding electrical control and distribution engineering company, serving both industry within the UK and abroad. Since then we have worked hard to secure a recognised brand with the market place. Michael Smith Switchgear offer a wide range of products and services from panel boards 5000A distribution system to PDU’s and Power Factor Correction and to maintenance contracts on existing and new switchgear systems.

Employer

MICHAEL SMITH SWITCHGEAR LTD

Address

4 ELLAND ROAD

LEICESTER

LE3 1TU

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Training

Training provider

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Contact

Arbaaz Cassim

arcassim@leicestercollege.ac.uk

07736329059

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering fitter

Level 3 (A level)

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