General Operative Electrical Apprentice

PP Controls are looking for an enthusiastic and practically minded apprentice to support with general assembly, providing accurate build information, technical support and teamwork while developing core engineering skills. 

Role

Daily/Weekly Tasks:

  • General assembly of looms, control panels and electrical cabinets

  • Woking to build instructions

  • Adhere to quality standards

  • Follow production process and work instructions to achieve operational targets

  • Maintaining high standard of safety , quality, delivery and order activity in daily operations

  • Participate in CI activities including 5S and problem solving projects

  • Support positive team culture through learning collaboration and accountability and company values

Training

  • This is a level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship (electrical pathway) delivered over a period of 15 months
  • The apprentice will be required to attend the training centre 1 day per week during this period - In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge WS9 8UG
  • Upon successful completion, apprentices will be offered a full time position within production, gaining technical skills and experience and also opportunity to working in other departments like projects.
Apprenticeship Standard
Engineering operative (level 2)
Training Provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Working Week
Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 3.30pm. Friday, 9.00am - 2.30pm.
Expected Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Positions Available
4
Closing Date
Wednesday, 7th October 2026
Start Date
Monday, 12th October 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Enthusiasm for learning

Qualifications

  • English, Maths and Science GCSE, grade 9-4 minimum (Essential)

About the Employer

PP CONTROL & AUTOMATION LIMITED
PP Control & Automation is an award-winning provider of strategic outsourcing solutions to many of the most successful and respected machine builders worldwide. The PP C&A approach to manufacturing starts with understanding your business pain. This pain is often a constraint to further growth. Commonly, they are centred around people and space, or production lead times and supply chain management. PP C&A alleviate these constraints by building relationships, strategies and manufacturing solutions that help you focus on your core competencies and comfortably and confidently leave the rest in safe hands.

Job Details

Company
PP CONTROL & AUTOMATION LIMITED
Location
Landywood Green, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Salary
£25,174.50 a year
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