Apprentice Electrical Engineer
MID KENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED
Kent (ME10 3UP)
Closes in 17 days (Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 May 2025
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to join one of the South East’s leading suppliers of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services. A four year apprenticeship with an in-depth structured training programme based upon the repair of industrial rotating equipment, gaining valuable engineering skills throughout.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 1 August 2025
- Duration
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4 years
- 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
Year one spent full time at IPS (college) and years 2 - 4 spent in each MKE(employer) department, gaining valuable engineering experience and skills from experienced mentors throughout the business.
Your duties will include:
- Building of Electrical Panels
- Gaining an understanding of circuit diagram and drawings
- Assisting with fault finding, electrical test and diagnosis
- Gaining knowledge of variable speed drives and switchgear components
Where you'll work
Unit 15b Dolphin Park Upper Field Road
Eurolink Industrial Estate
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 3UP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Your training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Your training plan
- Year 1 of the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard, the learner will attend four days a week within IPS Rochester workshop completing practical skills (Performing Engineering Operations) and one day a week studying the Technical Certificate.
- In Year 2, the Apprentice moves to day-release and will attend IPS one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate.
- Starting in Year 2 and continuing until completion in Year 4. The Apprentice will continue to receive regular training contact with IPS all throughout the programme
- Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician qualification upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
English, Maths, IT and Science (grade 4/C and above)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
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Willing to learn
- Practical Skills
- Interest in Engineering
Other requirements
Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**
About this company
Mid Kent Electrical Engineering Co Ltd is a family run business which started life in 1955 repairing electric motors. Fast forward a little over half a century and the company has grown to become the largest independent engineering organisation of its kind in the South East, operating from 3 different sites covering Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East Sussex, Essex and many more counties in England and Wales.
After this apprenticeship
- We want our staff to pass on their skills and expertise to the next generation of engineers in MKE
- Once you've successfully completed your apprenticeship, you'll have everything you need to build a career and MKE will do everything to assist you to achieve your potential
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Mandy Rai
mandyrai@ips-international.com
01634298808
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320744.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
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