Apprenticeship in Electrotechnical Technology

About this opportunity

WMB Electrical and Mechanical Contractors are recruiting for an Electrics Apprentice to join the team and to work on a variety of projects across the North West.

Working with a qualified and experienced group of Electricians you could be working on commercial refurbishment projects, commercial and domestic buildings, installations, and a variety or work and projects to learn the Electrics trade and improve your general skill set.

Training will include work placements on live construction projects to gain first hand skills and knowledge of the industry, working with experienced trades professionals. Completing site health and safety documents and other paperwork as required.

Full training will be provided in Electrotechnical Technology at Level 3. The successful Apprentice will attend College on a day release basis for 3-4 years as part of your apprenticeship. At College you will study towards a Diploma in Electrotechnical Technology level 3 and work towards an NVQ level 3 whilst in the work place.

Work in this apprenticeship will be at numerous locations across the region and involve
Working in diverse settings. A physical capability as well as positive attitude to work is essential. Some of the work involved will be on the Manchester University re developments and transport access to the city centre may be needed.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Skills Company.

What will happen next

New applicants to The Skills Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you could go on to do

Progress to full time employment.

What you should have to apply

If you don’t have grade C GCSE in Maths and English you will do functional skills whilst attending the training centre.

Personal Qualities

- Energy and enthusiasm.
- Confidence and ambition.
- Desire to succeed and progress in career.
- Contribution to team effort as well as individual tasks.
- Positive attitude.

Skills

Full training will be provided however, you must have good time management, be hard working and have a positive approach to learning, development, progression and be happy to attend College weekly.

Good communication skills are essential you should be polite, positive and approachable, have a hands on approach to working, be able to use own initiative and also work as part of a small team. You will need to respond promptly and positively to work, while working to agreed timescales on all tasks as requested by the supervisor. Basic computer skills would be desirable for completing H&S documents and site paperwork as part of your duties.