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Electrical Maintenance Apprentice

Electrical Maintenance Apprentice

Job Description

As an electrical maintenance apprentice, you will –

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on electrical machinery and plant equipment.
  • Learn to diagnose and resolve electrical faults under supervision.
  • Support testing, inspection, and commissioning of electrical systems and controls.
  • Assist with maintaining motors, control panels, sensors, wiring systems, lighting, and power distribution equipment.
  • Use electrical testing equipment and tools safely and correctly.
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
  • Help identify faulty components and replace parts as required.
  • Ensure machinery and electrical systems operate efficiently and safely.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and documentation.
  • Follow electrical safety procedures, lockout/tagout procedures, and company health & safety regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards and regulations.
  • Support breakdown response activities and assist with emergency repairs when needed.
  • Work collaboratively with engineering and production teams to minimise downtime.
  • Keep work areas clean, organised, and free from hazards.
  • Participate in apprenticeship training programmes and complete required coursework.
  • Develop knowledge of PLC systems, control circuits, automation, and industrial electrical systems.
  • Assist with continuous improvement projects to improve equipment performance and reliability.

Working Hours

1st year, Full Time Placement at Shrewsbury College - Final Year, Onsite Mon - Fri 40 hours including 1 day per week college placement

Salary Range

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Responsibilities

Receives instructions from their Mentor to direct them in the completion of tasks in a timely and Safe manner
To become proficient in planned maintenance tasks, fault finding, and electrical breakdown repair
Understand and demonstrate hands on and analytical skills to assists the business in the electrical maintenance tasks
Carry out such tasks as Installations, design and manufacturing of control panels, fault finding and planned maintenance
To assist with repairs, planned maintenance and project work
Work with supervision on allotted tasks within nationally recognised regulations and company procedures, eg.I.E.E. Regulations
Keep areas of work in a clean and tidy condition
Ensure safe working practices are understood and adhered to
To ensure that logs are kept of planned maintenance activities, and that job cards are completed as appropriate, and the CMMS system is kept up to date with the planned maintenance tasks

Requirements

Assist in the Collection of engineering data related to Maintenance Duties and Responsibilities
Use of the CMMS system to pan the maintenance activities and produce accurately generated work records
Completion of Apprentice Logbook in association with the NVQ3
Adhere to all applicable HSE regulations, BAL safety policies and procedure
GCSE Grades at C or above for Mathematics, English and Information Technology

Advantageous skills and experience

Strong interest in electrical engineering and maintenance
Good problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
Basic understanding of electrical principles and safety practices.
Ability to work carefully and accurately with electrical equipment
Good communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to health & safety and continuous learning

To apply, please send us your CV.

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Job Summary

Electrical Maintenance Apprentice

Assist electrical engineers and maintenance technicians with the installation, servicing, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
  • 1st year, Full Time Placement at Shrewsbury College - Final Year, Onsite Mon - Fri 40 hours including 1 day per week college placement

To apply, please send us your CV.

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