Field Service Engineer Apprentice
GeoPura
Tyne & Wear (NE8 3BE)
Closes in 20 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 April 2026
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Summary
This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic apprentice to gain hands-on experience supporting the installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems associated with GeoPura’s hydrogen-powered energy solutions.
- Wage
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£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday (hours may vary depending on site requirements).
Role may involve travel to various project sites across the UK.
Working away from home will be required.
Flexibility around working hours depending on project needs.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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4
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
You will develop practical skills across a range of electrical and engineering disciplines while contributing to innovative, zero-emission power projects across multiple industries.
- Assist with installation and maintenance of electrical systems within Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs)
- Support cabling, containment systems, and electrical assembly
- Learn to work with control circuits and automation systems
- Assist with fault finding and diagnostics
- Support electrical testing and inspection in line with BS7671 standards
- Work alongside engineers on-site across a variety of projects (construction, events, infrastructure, etc.)
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and documentation
Where you'll work
Baltic Campus
Quarryfield Road
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE8 3BE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
- Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
- Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
- Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
- Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
- Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
- Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
- Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.
- Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
- Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
- Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
- Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
- Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
- Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
- Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
- Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 6 (or equivalent))
- Maths (grade Grade 6 (or equivalent))
- Science (grade Grade 6 (or equivalent))
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Interest in clean energy
- Interest in engineering
- Practical mindset
About this employer
GeoPura is revolutionising the way we generate power. As the world moves away from fossil fuels, we provide clean, hydrogen-powered energy solutions that supplement the grid and replace polluting diesel generators to support the transition to net zero. From construction and critical infrastructure to film & TV, live events, and EV charging, our Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs) deliver reliable, zero-emission electricity where it’s needed most.
Already one of the UK's largest producers of green hydrogen, we’re growing fast and building a team that will shape the future of energy.
https://www.geopura.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Up to 8% matched pension contribution
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced family leave pay
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health Advantage
After this apprenticeship
- Progression into a Field Service Engineer
Opportunities to specialise in areas such as:
- Electrical design
- Control systems & automation
- Hydrogen energy systems
- Testing & inspection
- Long-term career development within a fast-scaling clean energy company
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
apprenticeships@gateshead.ac.uk
01914902418
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025857.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)