Apprentice Electrical Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking to recruit a hands-on Apprentice in Electrical engineering to work in an industrial environment producing food manufacturing equipment. This is a factory-based role but may require occasional travel to remote manufacturing sites.
One day release at college studying Electrical engineering NVQ levels 1 to 3
School qualification gained.
English grade 4
Maths Grade 4
ICT grade 4
Responsibilities / Training
· Building Control panels to technical drawings, including cutting and fitting of wire ducting and din rail.
· Wiring Control panels to electrical schematic drawings.
· Testing Control panels to relevant documentation.
· Fault finding Control panels.
· Working with low voltage single & three phase AC systems, ranging from 110V – 600V.
· Working with extra low voltage DC systems, typically 24V.
· Working alongside the mechanical department to field wire the control system within the machine envelope.
· Helping with Electrical maintenance in and around the factory.
Additional knowledge/experience that would be beneficial to the candidate.
· A good interest / Hobby in Electrical
· Works well as an individual and effectively within a group.
Additional Details
You would be contracted to work 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday with a 10-minute break 10.00am - 10.10am, and ½ hour lunch break 1.00pm - 1.30pm.
Working Hours:
Monday 7.30am - 1.00 pm / 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Tuesday 7.30am - 1.00 pm / 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday/Thursday 7.30am - 1.00 pm / 1.30pm - 5.00pm
Friday 7.30am - 12 noon (unless working overtime).
Overtime is generally available and paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. It is expected that a reasonable amount of overtime can be worked as requested by Supervisor or Manager.
Subsidised drinks and snacks are available from vending machines.
Your rate of pay is dependent on experience.
Company Sick Pay Scheme is available depending on the length of service.
Government Workplace Pension Scheme.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £5.28-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sandy: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Electrical Engineering: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Electrical Engineer roles across DC Norris & Company Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £5 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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