Electronic and Electrical Engineering Degree Apprentice
LUBRIZOL LIMITED
Derby (DE56 4AN)
Closes in 30 days (Saturday 1 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 July 2026
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Summary
Lubrizol are looking for a committed and enthusiastic apprentice to work with their electrical engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain industry experience while working to achieve an honours degree.
- Wage
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£22,990 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
- 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
- Benefits Hub
- Training course
- Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - 8am to 4.15pm
45 minute lunch break.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
As an Electronic and Electrical Degree Apprentice, you will gain a broad range of experience of latest testing technologies and an opportunity to develop a skill set that includes automation control, electronics and electrical installation, instrumentation and measurement and electrical plant maintenance and fault finding.
Your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Installation, maintenance, fault finding and troubleshooting on electrical control and automated systems
- Programming and calibration
- Documentation and safety compliance
- PLCs, SCADA, BMS systems and communication networks
Where you'll work
The Knowle Nether Lane Hazelwood
Derby
DE56 4AN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DCG
Training course
Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use processes, resources and technologies to complete electrical and electronic engineering projects or programmes of work.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the electrical and electronic engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of electrical and electronic engineering systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing, for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the electrical and electronic engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use processes, resources and technologies to complete electrical and electronic engineering projects or programmes of work.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the electrical and electronic engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of electrical and electronic engineering systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing, for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the electrical and electronic engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
Training schedule
You will spend 4 days each week working alongside skilled professionals in the workplace, and one day each week studying and training at Derby College's Roundhouse campus.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any other 2 subjects (grade C/4)
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
- Science (grade C/4)
A Level in:
- Engineering/Technology related subject (grade B)
- Maths (grade B)
- Science (grade B)
T Level in:
BTEC in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
- Professional
- Control systems knowledge
Other requirements
To be eligible to apply for this apprenticeship, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English, maths and science. You must also have one of the following:
- A Levels at ABB or above including Maths and a Science or Engineering/Technical subject, or OR
- BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering at DDM or above, OR
- T Level in Engineering at Distinction or above, OR
- Level 3 apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering
The Lubrizol site in Hazelwood is approximately 8 miles north of Derby City Centre and is not near regular public transport links. You will also need to travel to Derby College on Pride Park one day each week.
About this employer
At Lubrizol, we don’t just develop solutions – we collaborate to shape the future. With curiosity and expertise at our core, we create innovations that advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. Our global team blends technical precision with bold ideas, transforming challenges into growth opportunities. Our speciality chemicals expertise enhances practically every facet of life, from the way you move around the place, to how you take care of yourself, to how you work. Imagined for Life, Enabled by Science.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon succesful completion of this apprenticeship, you could be employed as a Controls (Electrical and Electronic) Specialist.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DCG
Fliss Rogers
fliss.rogers@derby-college.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038392.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Saturday 1 August 2026 at 11:59pm)