Position Overview & Specifications
Electrical Installation / Maintenance Apprentice
Salford, Manchester
Business Area: Electrical Contracting
Who we are…
Quartzelec is an independent, multi-disciplined service provider that employs over 600 people in the UK and overseas with a turnover in excess of £73 million.
We support the industrial, infrastructure, commercial and service sectors with a unique range of contracting and rotating machine services as well as developing and providing support products offered through the Quartzelec group of companies.
The Role…
Due to continuous growth, we are seeking an Apprentice to join the Electrical contracting division within the Northwest Region reporting into the Manchester Business Unit.
Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. Electrical equipment and systems may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, fault current protection switches, heating, lighting, air conditioning and metering equipment as well as crime and fire alarm systems and renewable energy technologies.
Electrical safety is an important area of Electricians’ work. On completion of their work the electrical systems must be safe to use. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others.
Responsibilities…
This qualification has been designed in partnership with JIB to ensure relevance to the sector. By the end of the apprenticeship, you will have satisfied the requirements for registration as Eng-Tech by the Engineering Council.
Your Key Responsibilities & Accountability on completion of apprenticeship include:
- Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems
- Understand and apply the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Understand and apply the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems
- Oversee and organise the work environment
Who we want…
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a minimum of GSCE in English and Mathematics and is required to commit to a 48 month apprenticeship with Quartzelec starting in September 2023.
The apprenticeship which will include day release study at a JTL approved campus.
The qualification has two pathways:
- EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (Installation)
- EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (Maintenance)
What we do for you…
Based on 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday we offer a very competitive salary.
There’s an attractive benefits package on offer at Quartzelec Ltd. As well as the usual benefits you would expect, we go much further:
- 24 days annual leave
- Gym Subsidy payment
- Company contribution pension scheme
- Access to substantial number of courses and training events
Application process: To apply to the role, please submit an updated CV following the ‘apply’ button.
Strictly no agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £5.73 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person