Apprentice Electrician

Are you looking to kick start your career as an electrician?

Do you want to install, inspect, and test the electrical services in high specification building projects?

Do you want to work on exciting projects that challenge you daily and get paid while you do it?

We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our Engineering Division working on Strategic Projects.  You will be based at Sellafield, a large multi-function nuclear site that processes and stores nuclear waste and is involved in nuclear decommissioning, where you will learn from the industry’s best, working primarily on regulated projects.

As part of your training and development you may also be given the opportunity to gain experience on everything from office; hospitals to universities; manufacturing facilities and the rail network. No two projects are ever the same and this is an industry that continually adapts and embraces new technologies.

As an NG Bailey apprentice you will:

• Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country.
• Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely.
• Work indoors, outdoors, and occasionally at height.
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary.
• Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people.
• Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative.

You will learn to:

• Install electrical services (e.g., wiring systems, lighting, sockets, fire alarms, emergency lighting & heating controls).
• Read and understand engineering drawings, wiring and circuit diagrams.
• Inspect and test electrical installations.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on a range of circuits and equipment.
• Use small hand tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers etc.
• Operate electrical tools such as chop saws, grinders, combi drills, impact drivers etc.
• Install the systems needed for wiring and cables such as brackets and containment.
• Lay, pull, and string cables.

We are looking for people who:

• Are keen to learn.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence.
• Are organised and well prepared with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Enjoy practical working with steady hand coordination.
• Enjoy working in a team.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Can act independently.
• Have normal colour vision.

You will attend college to complete the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation. In addition, you will regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme.

To apply you need:

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Maths, Science, plus 2 other subjects at grade C/4 or above.

Disclaimer:

Please note that any job offer will be subject to satisfactory clearance checks as outlined by Sellafield.