Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
Application Deadline: 27 February 2026
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands
Reporting To: Paul Thebault
Description
Earn while you learn!
Join Jersey Electricity on our exciting apprenticeship programme and gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to build a rewarding career-while playing a vital role in creating a more sustainable future for our island.
We are currently offering an opportunity within our Engineering Department as a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice, based at La Collette Power Station. In this role, you will support the delivery of a technical service, learning to mechanically maintain, repair, and troubleshoot generation plant. As your skills develop, you will also be trained to operate plant equipment when required.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to contribute confidently and effectively to the operation of our generation assets, helping to ensure plant availability, reliability, and efficiency, with minimal supervision.
Our vision is to enable life's essentials and inspire a zero-carbon future. Everything we do supports Jersey's journey towards net zero, and our people are at the heart of that mission. We strive to be an employer of choice-where employees are supported, developed, and encouraged to grow.
We'll invest in you, providing structured training and hands-on experience to help you become a valued member of the Jersey Electricity team. If you enjoy practical problem-solving, working as part of a diverse team, and want the security and opportunities that come with an established and respected organisation, Jersey Electricity could be the perfect place to start your career.
Build your future with us. Together, we'll help Jersey achieve a zero-carbon future.
Key Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with the Engineering team in maintaining assets across the whole of Energy Division as instructed by the Mechanical Engineering team leader.
* Ensure appropriate compliance with HS&E, Energy division Safety Rules, company procedures, and Industry best practice.
* Lead small works and projects. When necessary, supervise general operative staff.
* Work and liaise with appointed contractors when required on day-to-day basis, ensuring compliance to JE standards.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* A natural aptitude for mechanical engineering and problem-solving.
* Enthusiasm for learning new skills and adapting in a dynamic engineering environment.
* An interest in understanding how machines, engines, motorcycles, cars, and mechanical systems operate.
* The ability to learn technical skills in a highly safety-conscious environment.
* Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and have good analytical, problem solving and fault-finding skills.
* No previous experience is needed but effective interpersonal and team skills with a strong customer focus is desired.
Job Benefits
At Jersey Electricity we provide a complete benefit package to ensure all elements of your wellbeing are supported. Financial benefits include free onsite parking, discount within our Powerhouse shop and competitive living wage salaries.
Your physical and mental wellbeing are supported with health surveillance, subsidised Active card membership, free weekly fruit, and onsite trained Mental Health First Aiders.
We are family-friendly, believe in life work blend and strive to give you everything you need to both love your job, do excellent work, and enjoy your free time with family and friends.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, pregnancy and maternity, age, or disability status.
Full training and professional development and qualifications are fully funded by the Company.