Level 3 - Electrical Engineer Apprentice (Control Panel Building)

INTERPANEL LIMITED

BURTON ON TRENT (DE14 1DB)

Closes on Saturday 10 October 2026

Posted on 20 August 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for engineering and problem solving to begin a rewarding career in industrial electrical engineering. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll learn how electrical control panels are designed, assembled, wired, tested and commissioned for industrial applications.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Year 1 salary is £15,600, however you will receive annual pay reviews in line with your satisfactory achievement of your goals

Training course
Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline (level 3)
Hours
37.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days, office/workshop based, exact working days and hours TBC.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 15 October 2026

Duration

3 years 4 months

Positions available

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 Electrical Engineer Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and learn how to build and test electrical control panels used in a wide range of industries.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

  • Building electrical control panels
  • Wiring electrical components using engineering drawings
  • Learning how to read electrical schematics and diagrams
  • Using hand and power tools safely
  • Testing completed control panels to make sure they work correctly
  • Helping to identify and fix faults
  • Keeping your work area clean, organised and safe
  • Working as part of the engineering team on a variety of projects
  • Following company quality and health & safety procedures
  • Developing your skills through practical work and your apprenticeship training
  • As your experience grows, you’ll take on more responsibility and learn more advanced aspects of electrical engineering and industrial automation

Where you'll work

UNIT 22
NORTHSIDE BUSINESS PARK
HAWKINS LANE
BURTON ON TRENT
DE14 1DB

Training

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

Training provider

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering maintenance technician - single discipline (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
  • Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
  • Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
  • Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
  • Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
  • Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
  • Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
  • Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
  • Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
  • Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
  • Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
  • Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
  • Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
  • Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
  • Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
  • Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
  • Reinstate the work area.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
  • Record information.
  • Produce or update documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
  • Identify and highlight issues (red pen) with technical drawings.
  • Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
  • Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
  • Electrical. Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
  • Electrical. Select, check, and use electrical maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
  • Electrical. Use electrical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
  • Electrical. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
  • Electrical. Inspect and test electrical aspects of plant. For example, visual checks, insulation and continuity checks, thermographic surveys, and voltage levels.
  • Electrical. Remove and replace electrical parts.
  • Electrical. Prepare and terminate electrical cables.
  • Electrical. Set up, align and adjust electrical aspects of plant.
  • Electrical. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
  • Electrical. Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services deisolation.
  • Electrical. Conduct functional testing.
  • Control and instrumentation. Conduct and confirm safe isolation of connected services
  • Control and instrumentation. Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
  • Control and instrumentation. Select, check, and use control and instrumentation maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
  • Control and instrumentation. Use control and instrumentation diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
  • Control and instrumentation. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
  • Control and instrumentation. Inspect and test control and instrumentation systems.
  • Control and instrumentation. Check calibration and make adjustments.
  • Control and instrumentation. Check loop function.
  • Control and instrumentation. Set up and adjust control and instrumentation systems.
  • Control and instrumentation. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
  • Control and instrumentation. Remove and replace instruments and sensors.
  • Control and instrumentation. Re-connect instrumentation power supply, cables, pipework, and services.
  • Control and instrumentation. Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services deisolation.
  • Control and instrumentation. Conduct functional testing.
  • Mechanical. Check and confirm safe isolation of connected services.
  • Mechanical. Select, check, and use mechanical maintenance tools and equipment.
  • Mechanical. Use mechanical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
  • Mechanical. Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
  • Mechanical. Check condition and operation of mechanical aspects of plant and equipment. For example, pumps.
  • Mechanical. Remove and replace mechanical parts.
  • Mechanical. Examine mechanical parts for defects. For example, pump seals.
  • Mechanical. Set up, align, and adjust mechanical aspects of plant.
  • Mechanical. Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
  • Mechanical. Lubricate mechanical assemblies.
  • Mechanical. Confirm electrical and connected services deisolation.
  • Mechanical. Conduct functional testing.
  • Mechanical. Apply bench fitting techniques.
  • Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.
  • Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
  • Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
  • Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
  • Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
  • Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
  • Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
  • Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
  • Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
  • Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
  • Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
  • Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
  • Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
  • Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
  • Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
  • Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
  • Reinstate the work area.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
  • Record information.
  • Produce or update documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
  • Identify and highlight issues (red pen) with technical drawings.
  • Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
  • Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.

Training schedule

Engineering Maintenance Technician - single discipline - Level 3.

The apprentice will receive the majority of their training in the workplace, learning from experienced machine operators and supervisors. They will also complete off-the-job training as part of their apprenticeship programme, delivered by the training provider through a combination of workplace learning and scheduled online training sessions. Regular reviews will be held to monitor progress and support the apprentice throughout their programme.

More training information

Training will be delivered by Train'd Up through a blended programme of workplace learning and off-the-job training. You'll have regular contact with your Training Assessor, who will support your progress through reviews, assessments and one-to-one guidance throughout your apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English language (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 5)
  • Physics (or combined Science) (grade 5)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

About Us

At Interpanel, we design, manufacture, install and commission bespoke electrical control panels and automation solutions for a wide range of industrial sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality engineering solutions and developing the next generation of engineers through practical, hands-on training.

As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer Apprentice to join our team and develop into a highly skilled Control Panel Engineer.

Why Join Interpanel?

Joining Interpanel means becoming part of a growing engineering business where quality, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll receive mentoring from experienced engineers, work on a wide range of industrial automation projects, and build the skills needed for a long-term career in electrical engineering.

 

If you’re enthusiastic about engineering, enjoy practical work, and want to build a career in industrial electrical control systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Company benefits

As part of the Interpanel team, you’ll receive a range of benefits, including:

  • Company pension
  • Free on-site parking
  • Company events
  • Bereavement leave
  • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Four-day working week once in year 3 of your apprenticeship
  • Modern workshop and office facilities
  • Supportive team environment

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

What You’ll Receive:

  • Recognised apprenticeship
  • Full training from experienced engineers
  • Opportunity to work on real engineering projects
  • Career progression opportunities in your chosen route

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Train'd Up recruitment team

recruitment@traindup.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049109.

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Closes on Saturday 10 October 2026