Electrical Control Panel Build & Installation Apprentice
TRANSICON LIMITED
QUEENSWAY (TF1 6AL)
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 June 2026
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Summary
As a Control Panel Build & Install Apprentice, you will learn how to design, build, wire, test and install industrial control systems and machinery. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in both the workshop and on customer sites, developing the skills and knowledge required for a successful career.
- Wage
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£16,548 a year
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday 7:45am - 4:15pm, Friday 7:45am to 3:15pm
39 hours 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
Daily/Weekly Tasks:
- Build control panels using basic hand and power tools
- Fit electrical components into panels
- Wire control panels by following drawings
- Label and check panels before they leave the workshop
- Help install control panels and equipment on customer sites
- Support engineers during installation and commissioning
- Carry out basic fault finding with guidance
- Help keep the workshop tidy and organised
- Prepare materials and equipment for jobs
- Support the production team where needed
- Attend college/training (In-Comm) and complete coursework
- Learn on the job and apply what you’ve been taught
- Take part in regular reviews with your manager/mentor
- Follow all health and safety rules
- Use tools and PPE safely
- Report any issues or risks
- Be punctual, reliable and willing to learn
- Work safely both in the workshop and on site
- Support other areas of the business when required
Where you'll work
TRANSICON LTD
UNIT 1D
QUEENSWAY BUSINESS PARK
QUEENSWAY
TF1 6AL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
This is a level 3 Electrical Instillation Apprenticeship over a duration of 42-months. The apprentice will be required to attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services, in Telford, TF3 3AJ, 1-day a week for the first 2-years as part of the training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English and Maths (grade 5-9 minimum)
- Science (grade 9-4 minimum)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Candidates should be practical, hands-on, and interested in electrical engineering or how things work.
Have a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and good timekeeping are essential.
Applicants should be able to follow instructions carefully, pay attention to detail, and work well as part of a team.
No experience is required, but a willingness to learn and work safely in both the workshop and on site is important.
About this employer
You will be working for Transicon who a specialist electrical engineering and control panel manufacturer is based in Telford. They design, build and install industrial control systems for customers across a range of industries. As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside skilled engineers on real projects while developing the knowledge and skills needed for a successful engineering career.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship offers excellent long-term career opportunities within the business. Upon successful completion, apprentices may progress into roles such as Control Panel Builder, Installation Electrician, Commissioning Engineer or Project Engineer.
We are committed to developing our employees and providing ongoing training, support and opportunities for career advancement.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Aimee Newman (In-Comm Training)
aimeen@in-comm.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037619.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)