Junior Electrical Engineer Apprentice

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful engineering business based in Burton on Trent as their new junior electrical engineer apprentice. As part of this role you will complete the higher apprenticeship in engineering and will be involved in the planning, design and implementation of industrial projects.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Exact pay will depend upon age and experience

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 4 months

Positions available

1

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

Support senior engineers in the design of electrical installation systems for industrial projects
Assist in creating detailed electrical layouts using AutoCAD and other CAD software
Learn to interpret and produce electrical drawings, loop diagrams, and technical documentation
Contribute to project planning, calculations, and compliance with relevant electrical standards (e.g. BS 7671)
Help with site surveys and understanding how designs are implemented in real-world environments
Gain exposure to building services, power distribution, lighting, and cable management systems
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers and project managers

Where you'll work

WETMORE ROAD
BURTON ON TRENT
DE14 1SN

Training

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

College or training organisation

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Your training plan

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected
to work towards the Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Engineering (grade C)
Maths (grade C)
Physics (grade 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

As a well-respected Employer, we provide a range of control panel manufacturing services for a variety of industries. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and all our employees are professional, friendly, honest, and polite. We guarantee all our work and carry out each job safely, diligently and efficiently to ensure that clients receive high quality, cost effective workmanship that fully meets their needs and expectations. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. As part of our commitment to ethical recruitment practices, we ensure a fair, transparent, and respectful hiring process for every candidate.

http://www.icelectrical.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position with the company with opportunities for further progression and development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

James Sayles

saylesj@chesterfield.ac.uk

07929669938

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330449.

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