CBS Electrical Engineering Apprentice

To develop into a competent electrical engineering technician by combining structured academic learning with supervised, practical experience across the design, installation, testing, commissioning, operation and maintenance of electrical systems used in CBS distributed-energy and decarbonisation projects.

• Complete the agreed apprenticeship programme, off-the-job learning, assessments, portfolio and end-point assessment requirements within the planned timescales

• Work under appropriate supervision and within personal competence, escalating uncertainty, hazards, technical concerns and design changes promptly

• Support the preparation and checking of electrical engineering information, including calculations, equipment schedules, cable schedules, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and technical submissions

• Assist with the selection and application of electrical equipment for systems such as CHP, solar PV, battery energy storage, heat pumps, microgrids and associated balance-of-plant

• Gain practical experience of low-voltage distribution, protection, earthing, containment, cabling, motor control, instrumentation interfaces and control panels, as relevant to assigned projects

• Support site surveys, installation inspections, testing, commissioning, fault finding, maintenance and the capture of accurate as-built information

• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, lessons learned and continuous-improvement activities, contributing constructively and completing agreed actions

• Apply CBS safety expectations, electrical safe-working principles, risk controls, site rules, permit requirements and environmental responsibilities at all times

• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, subcontractors and the training provider, representing CBS professionally

• Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance, SHEQ, Commercial and Procurement teams; clients, suppliers, subcontractors and the appointed training provider

• Use engineering software, document-control systems and standard CBS templates accurately, maintaining clear records and traceability

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Physical fitness
• Awareness of Health and Safety

• English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
• Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
• Science GCSE, grade 4 or above (Desired)