Electrical Engineering Apprentice

Summary

Year 1 of the apprenticeship will be based full time at the Stocksbridge training centre. Students need to ensure they are able to commute to the training facility. As part of your training, you will complete a number of placements within different departments, gain lots of practical experience, have the opportunity to work with different people.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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National Living Wage/National Minimum Wage for age.

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

First year at the Training centre will be Monday to Friday and then from year two onwards you will move to a shift pattern with details to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The apprentice will be required to:

Understand and become competent in using various health, safety, and environmental systems in place, to comply with internal and external requirements
Progress knowledge learnt from college studies to advance from simple fault resolution to work on complex systems
Use a variety of tools to diagnose faults on anything from 24v control to HV power systems up to 33kv
Understand and develop knowledge on a wide range of electrical equipment from High voltage power systems and transformers, DC and AC motors to control and instrumentation systems such as PLCs, SCADA’s and variable speed drives
Develop an understanding of the role and importance of the Engineering department within the organisation, and its relationship with customers and their requirements
Develop an understanding of the operation of the plant and the production processes within the organisation, and the role of the Engineering department in developing new and existing processes
Contribute to the continuous improvement process within the Engineering department and the wider organisation
Use computer systems effectively to record Engineering activities as required
Work within the Engineering department as directed, to build knowledge and experience of modern planned maintenance techniques, fault diagnosis/repair, fault analysis and project and development work
Any other duties as reasonably requested

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Stevenson Road, Sheffield, S9 3XG
EUROPA LINK, SHEFFIELD, S9 1TZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Year one will be based full time at Stocksbridge Training Centre
Year two onwards will be day release at the Advanced Training Centre - Olive Grove Road, Sheffield

More training information

Please ensure you have a sustainable means of getting to Stocksbridge for the first year of training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths and Science (grade 9-4/A-C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

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

About this company

Marcegaglia Long Products is a global producer of high quality stainless steel long products. We are known for our ability to offer high quality and reliable products in a wide range of grades, shapes and sizes. Our stainless steel is sustainable material with over 90% recycled content. Products are melted in Europe with energy sources and raw materials that provide our customers a lower than industry average carbon footprint. The Long Products businesses are known for the invention of stainless steel as well as being the first in the world to roll stainless steel wire rod in Fagersta, Sweden. Our offering includes Prodec® bar that stands for highly improved machinable bars. Our long legacy gives a proven track record of our technical expertise that customers benefit when dealing with us.

https://www.sheffield.marcegaglia.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Quarterly bonus • Westfield Health Healthcare scheme • Pension

After this apprenticeship

Upon sucessful completion of the apprenticeship there may be the opportunity of a full time permanent position

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Stewart Parsisson

stewart.parsisson@sheffcol.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319104.

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Closes in 23 days (Saturday 31 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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