Electrical Plant Apprentice

COUNTRYSTYLE RECYCLING LIMITED

Tonbridge (TN11 0LT)

Closes on Sunday 21 June 2026

Posted on 11 May 2026

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Summary

You’ll work at Compact & Bale and get hands-on experience, gaining new skills working alongside experienced staff.
Attending college on a regular basis to achieve the qualification.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. Or between hours 6.00am - 6.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 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 Electrical Plant Apprentice will support the engineering supervisor by assisting in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical plant equipment
  • This role develops the foundation needed for progression into a fully qualified engineer, combining hands‑on learning with formal training through an approved apprenticeship programme

Where you'll work

Unit 7
Goblands Farm Business Centre
Tonbridge
TN11 0LT

Training

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

Training provider

MID-KENT COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
  • College will be one day a week at MidKent College

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical

About this employer

Please see Compact and Bale website 

https://compact-and-bale.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • GP24 
  • Life Assurance x 4 salary 
  • EAP

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Working in the workshop and other sites gaining experience

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MID-KENT COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024324.

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Closes on Sunday 21 June 2026