Engineering Fitter and Installation Apprentice
PEEL ELECTRICAL LTD
NOTTINGHAM (NG9 6LF)
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
Posted on 24 March 2026
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful engineering business based in Stanton by Dale near Ilkeston in Derbyshire as their new fitter and install apprentice. As part of this role you will be involved in preparing site for installations, building panels & systems and inspection & testing of systems.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
• Working on-site to support electrical installations of BMS Control Panels.
• Preparing site for installation – fitting electrical containment systems, running cable & final terminations.
• Electrical Inspection, testing and handover of panels
Where you'll work
17 RAEBURN DRIVE
TOTON
NOTTINGHAM
NG9 6LF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Training schedule
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 Fitter Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group
More training information
You will be required to attend our Derby Centre 1 day per week as part of the day release: 13 Royal Scot Rd, Derby DE24 8AJ
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
BTEC in:
- Electrical Engineering (grade Pass)
- Electrical Installation (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Driving licence required due to site work.
Applicants will need to be aged 18+ due to the nature of the role and site work.
About this employer
With over 35 years of experience, Peel Electrical Ltd is a family-run business delivering high-quality commercial, industrial, and maintenance electrical services you can rely on. From emergency callouts to planned maintenance, we provide a complete solution tailored to your needs.
Whether it’s a large-scale commercial fit-out, an industrial installation, or an electrical system upgrade, our team ensures projects are completed efficiently, safely, and on time.
Alongside our core electrical services, we have a dedicated Control Systems & Automation division, enabling us to deliver fully integrated solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and performance for our clients.
Our skilled team delivers multi-service industrial and commercial installations with precision, working closely with clients to provide reliable solutions that meet industry standards and ensure long-term performance.
After this apprenticeship
Full-time role, further electrical qualifications.
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 VAC2000022689.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026