Summary
This is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop specialist skills in the repair and servicing industry. Apprentices will undertake on and off job training to a comprehensive training package which covers others aspects of the company, not just electrical.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4pm
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
1 year
Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Whilst academic ability plays a part we care as much about your attitude and leisure to be a part of our future and we want to see evidence that you're genuinely interested in and enthusiastic about developing a career in hands on electrical engineering.
- Deliver coursework to the required standard and on time.
- Learn to read Electrical/Mechanical wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
- Help to select materials and equipment to carry out the work.
- Installation of a variety of cable types including PVC, steel wired armour and data cables.
- Installation and fabrication of cable containment systems such as trunking, conduit and cable tray.
- Prepare written reports.
- Inspect and test electrical installations.
- Complete paperwork including job cards, test schedules and calculations.
- Diagnose and fix faults on a range of circuits and equipment including control panels.
- Work with little supervision relying on initiative.
- Undertake additional skills training applicable to Hydro International.
- Work outdoors and indoors - sometimes at height.
- Be prepared to travel away from home.
- Work within a sewage treatment environment.
Where you’ll work
Unit 12 South Way
South Way
Southwell business park
Portland
DT5 2NL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Your training plan
Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard - Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths up to Level 2 as required.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4 or above)
* Maths (grade 4 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Analytical skills
* Attention to detail
* Communication skills
* Initiative
* Logical
* Non judgemental
* Number skills
* Organisation skills
* Patience
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
Other requirements
You will be working at heights and working outdoors.