Apprentice Engineering fitter (electrical)

You will initially gain an understanding of key electrical components while working with them hands-on for eight weeks in our stores facility. You will then be assigned to various electrically skilled staff to acquire the skills necessary to become a qualified panel builder.

Role

  • Assembly techniques
  • Fitting and wiring electrical components
  • Understanding wiring diagrams
  • Crimping cables, torquing bolts
  • Electrical testing
  • Checking bills of materials
  • Preparing goods for shipment

Training

  • 39 hours per week Monday to Friday. Worked as 8.5 hours Monday to Thursday and 5 hours Friday. Additional hours may be required to meet specific customer requirements. College hours within the normal working week will be classified as work hours and paid at the full rate.
  • Training will be be at Bridgwater & Taunton College.
  • Level 3 Engineering Fitter qualification - path specific and professionally recognised with IET for Eng Tech.
  • Panel Builder
  • Job manager
  • Supervisor
  • Tester
  • Engineer
  • Estimator
Apprenticeship Standard
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Training Provider
BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE
Working Week
39 hours per week Monday to Friday. Worked as 8.5 hours Monday to Thursday and 5 hours Friday. Additional hours may be required to meet specific customer requirements.
Expected Duration
42 Months
Positions Available
2
Closing Date
Friday, 31st May 2024
Start Date
Wednesday, 4th September 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Qualifications

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

About the Employer

KNIGHT ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR LIMITED
Knight Electrical Switchgear is a specialist provider of electrical switchgear, control panels and related products – products which control and protect electrical systems. The company’s products are built in a dedicated factory in Donyatt and installed in hospitals, schools, prisons, naval bases, museums, shops and solar farms throughout the UK. The company is successful, innovative and widely recognised as one of the foremost suppliers of its type in the UK.
Company
KNIGHT ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR LIMITED
Location
UNIT 1, DONYATT BUSINESS PARK, DONYATT, ILMINSTER, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,184.00
Posted
Company
KNIGHT ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR LIMITED
Location
UNIT 1, DONYATT BUSINESS PARK, DONYATT, ILMINSTER, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,184.00
Posted