Apprentice Control Panel Technician

G E MITCHELL (ELECTRICAL) LTD

BRIGHOUSE (HD6 2RW)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 March 2026

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Summary

You will learn how to build, wire, and test industrial control panels used across a wide range of automation and manufacturing environments. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you’ll gain hands-on skills in electrical assembly, technical drawing interpretation, and safe workshop practices.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - 9am until 5pm (Can be flexible on start and finish times).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 4 months

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

  • Assist in assembling and wiring electrical control panels to engineering specifications
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and component layouts
  • Support the installation, testing, and inspection of completed panels
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment
  • Learn to use hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment
  • Work collaboratively with the production team to meet project deadlines

Where you'll work

SPRINGVALE
BROOKFOOT
BRIGHOUSE
HD6 2RW

Training

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

Training provider

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

You’ll receive structured on-the-job training alongside formal apprenticeship learning, giving you the foundation to progress into a fully qualified Control Panel Technician or related engineering role.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 / C+)
  • Maths (grade 4 / C+)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

G.E. Mitchell (Electrical) Limited was founded in 1973 and has since become a well respected name in the industry. The company specialises in manufacturing variable speed drive and control systems for various industries - textiles, food, rubber, paper, and chemicals.G.E. Mitchell is also one of the two "Approved System Builders" for Eurotherm drives and is currently accredited with ISO9002, ensuring the quality and consistency of their products

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

Company benefits

  • Flexible working hours Monday to Friday
  • Yearly bonus scheme
  • 28 days a year holiday - holiday allowance grows the longer you work at the business
  • Opportunities in manufacture, design and programming

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for a permanent role within the business.

Potential to obtain a forklift licence once a permanent employee.

 

 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Sonia Sidje

s.sidje@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

07776956378

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020900.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)