Apprentice Electrical vehicle Engineer

Summary

This is a role responsible for developing all aspects of a number of the company’s key product groups. This is a hands-on, varied role which requires a high level of technical ability and administrative skills. You will become an expert in your field, providing product support and development to both customers and our sales team.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Annual wage review

Training course

Electrical, electronic product service and installation engineer (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

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

Manage all products in the range, production, fitting and maintenance.
Establish relationships with old and new suppliers and keep up to date with their product specifications and prices.
Liaise with suppliers on technical specifications and requirements.
Quality checking and control.
Research and development of new products.
Product technical diagrams and instructions
Technical support to customers and the sales team

Where you'll work

3 Apple Lane
Exeter
EX2 5GL

Training

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

College or training organisation

PETERBOROUGH SKILLS LIMITED

Your training course

Electrical, electronic product service and installation engineer (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

Observe health and safety regulations and procedures including:
Apply electrical safety tests.
Avoid the hazard left by residual energy.
Ensure all tools and equipment are safe and fit for purpose.
Understand and apply EU/BS product standards.
Apply Portable Appliance Testing.
Identify and use the appropriate mode of communication and be able to deal with and listen to customers.
Comply with health and safety procedures to protect colleagues, customers and their family.
Resolve disputes and know who to report to in case of problems.
Research and apply environmental legislation that is current and appropriate to installations and repairs.
Advise customers on energy saving practices and choosing environmentally friendly purchases in the future.
Use the correct lifting techniques.
Apply safe stowing procedures.
Fit / remove safety bolts.
Deliver product.
Agree suitable site, with customer, for installation.
Carry out electrical safety tests.
Install product to manufacturer's regulations.
Make network connections including WiFi, Internet and blue tooth.
Demonstrate product to customer's satisfaction ensuring customer can operate product.
Complete paperwork including re-call registration if agreed with customer.
Select, use and apply diagnostic tools and aids to locate fault.
Ensure that there is not a primary reason for fault occurring.
Ensure replacement components are correct and meet specification.
Replace components or reinstate software using correct sequence, appropriate tools and techniques.
Ensure no damage to other components.
Ensure product is working properly, test it for electrical safety, EU/BS Standards and demonstrate it to the customer.
Communicate technical findings and Product / claim investigations, both verbally and in writing.
Observe and adhere to the principals of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) when handling spare parts and open products
Apply the appropriate electrical, electronic & software principles to understanding the nature and reason for faults.
Understand and apply the principles behind product connectivity
Understand and complete Network & Router set-up
Relate performance to speed and/or set-up of the customer network
Understand Apps and use them in product function & troubleshooting

Your training plan

Level 3

On-site training and daily access to learning from the Technician and Product teams.

Involvement in all aspects of the Company, from warehouse to the production and Marketing of the product and business

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 7)
Mathematics (grade 7)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

In Car Technologies Ltd, is a car audio solution distribution company based in the UK, and was founded in 2001. We develop, manufacture and distribute car audio fitting solutions in order to fit aftermarket and OEM equipment. We specialise in car audio adapters & cables, speaker upgrades, stereo upgrades, plug & play fitting kit solutions and steering control interfaces. We develop our own software for these products which are sold all over the world, to both trade customers and the public.

https://incartec.co.uk/home (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full-time role, and become an on-site Electrical Engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INCAR TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Jason Jones

jason.jones@incartec.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000176774.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 1 August 2025

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

Cookies on Find an apprenticeship

Contents