Apprentice Installation and Maintenance Engineer
SE Controls
Colchester (CO2 8JY)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 July 2026
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Summary
As an apprentice you will work alongside experienced engineers to gain both practical and technical smoke ventilation industry skills in order to become a fully qualified electrical engineer. You will assist in the installation of all relevant components on sites including actuators, controls, switches and sensors.
- Wage
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£21,200 a year
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday. Start and finish times varying between 6.00am and 6.00pm (including travel to and from customer sites).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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4 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
- Arrange times and locations to be picked up for site visits
- Liaise with mentor and office colleagues regarding job packs
- Assist qualified engineers on daily tasks
- Load materials and equipment required for on site jobs
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health and Safety regulations
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with company and industry standards
- Ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted in a timely manner
- You will be required to work at height where necessary
Where you'll work
6 Phoenix Court
Hawkins Road
Colchester
CO2 8JY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
JTL
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Candidates will need a UK driving licence or have their driving test organised prior to starting work.
About this employer
SE Controls is a leading international specialist in the design and delivery of intelligent smoke and environmental ventilation systems using façade automation as an integral part of the building envelope.
We provide solutions for life safety and environmental comfort within buildings to create a healthier and safer environment whilst ensuring compliance with legislation and improving operating efficiencies.
https://www.secontrols.com/en-gb/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 27 days holiday
- Annual pay reviews / discretionary bonus / paid overtime
- Healthcare cash plan
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Branded workwear
- Holiday purchase scheme
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Candidates will be offered a full time position as a qualified engineer upon successful completion of their apprenticeship, with a salary increase to company standard at that time.
Between 3-5 years service there could be potential for a promotion to senior engineer level.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SE Controls
Kirsty Butterworth
kirsty.butterworth@secontrols.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041626.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)