Apprentice Electrician Southampton
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Position Overview & Specifications
Duties/Responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen join our team in Southampton as an Apprentice Electrician. Working hours are Monday - Friday 07:30am - 16:30 40 hours As an electrical apprentices at EMCOR UK you will be carrying out electrical installations on critical network infrastructure sites across the UK. This will include works on both AC and DC installations and will allow them to install containment, cabling & testing over the term of the apprenticeship. The expectation is that they also complete the 2391 testing and inspection after completing their apprenticeship to allow them to become qualifying Supervisors within the role as electrician Job Purpose & Duties:To support the Charge Hand / Supervisor in the day to day implementation of EMCOR policies, procedures, standards necessary to maintain the integrity of ongoing operational activities and provide high quality service to customers in accordance with:
- EMCOR Integrated Management System.
- EMCOR Employee Handbook
- EMCOR Business Plan
- EMCOR Client Business Plan
- Client Company Safety Procedures / Instructions
- EMCOR / Client Contract
- Demonstrate qualities to deliver the contract requirements through effective communication, training and personal development.
- Ensure your line Manager maintains an up to date skills data base for you and organises courses as appropriate to fulfil contractual commitment and employee development.
- Provide regular updates on workload to Line Manager Maintain day to day contact with the customer taking notes as required.
- Undertake an annual appraisal.
- Identify to your Line Manager operational improvements to ensure continued provision of high quality service.
- Through innovation and vision identify any business opportunity and pass information to Line Manager.
- Assist in production of regular reports using IT reporting tools and analytical data.
- Assist in other ad hoc functions within skills level, training and experience on an as-instructed basis.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and feedback through relevant and current procedures.
Person Specification
Person Specifications:- Studying (or have qualification) in Maths, English and a Science or craft-based subject to a minimum grade C (GCSE).
- Articulate, numerate and preferably IT literate.
- Reasonable understanding of Facilities Management and Building Services Engineering.
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to identify health & safety and environment issues.
- Have good communication skills.
- Be resilient under pressure and be able to converse confidently with staff, suppliers and customers at all levels.
- In conjunction with the HSE&Q team, regularly monitor the safety performance of all service aspects, identifying areas for improvement.
- Ensure you receive regular toolbox talks in accordance with local procedures.
- Ensure you have appropriate PPE issued and it is worn in accordance with associated risk.
- Ensure all equipment, tools and PPE are adequately maintained.
- Full clean driver license
Benefits
- 25 Days annual leave
- On site gym
- Discount on retail & restaurants
- Buy holiday
- Other company benefits
- Family friendly benefits
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: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Electrician Southampton roles across EMCOR UK'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 Construction.
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 £14,000 - £14,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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