Apprentice Electrician

A Fantastic Engineering Opportunity To Power The Transition To A Carbon Free Future

Powersystems UK is an employee-owned high voltage electrical engineering company. We specialise in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. Due to our continuing success, we have a pipeline of work into 2025 and beyond.

Are you looking to advance your career with full training provided? Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business?

We Are Recruiting For An Apprentice Electrician

• Pay: £6.40 Per hour
• Job type: Full time and Permanent

Choosing a career in the renewables sector at Powersystems as an Apprentice Electrician means that you are connecting our future energy system, powered by clean electricity. In return for your positive contribution, we will support you to obtain future qualifications and professional membership.

The purpose of this role is to effectively support the electrical installation and commission of a diverse range of electrical HV projects for Powersystems, and to assist in ensuring all projects are installed and commissioned in line with Company procedures, within the agreed timeframe and with due regard to Health, Safety and Wellbeing.

Due to the nature of our work, candidates will be required to travel and stay away from home.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:

• Assist Electricians and other tradespeople with site electrical installations including lighting/power, cable tray/ladder, cable installation and switchgear installation.
• Prepare cable, earthing, groundworks, under supervision.
• Install cable and containment under supervision.
• Attend college and progress through electrical installation course successfully and in a timely manner and actively seek opportunities to learn alongside colleagues.
• Take personal ownership and responsibility of any Company property issued to you.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are pre-arranged and inspected prior to arrival on site.
• Ensure all tools, equipment and material are kept in good working order and any defects rectified in a timely manner.
• Ensure all appropriate PPE is worn at all times and maintained correctly.
• Complete Powersystems site diary with regular review with Apprentice mentor/coach.
• Attend regular team meetings with Operations/Site Manager.
• Carry out work in a safe manner, always adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Proactively identify and health and safety issues and remedy in a timely manner.
• Proactively suggest improvements and raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as appropriate.
• Suggest improvements in Company policies, procedures and documentation.
• Contribute to the future success of Powersystems and clients
• Proactively look at ways to enhance the service offered by the business, and improve the efficiency of company processes
• Maintain a professional image at all times
• Embrace and demonstrate Powersystems 5 principles of: Priority No.1 Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive

Heres what you need to be successful in the role:

• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science at level 5 or above, or equivalent
• Able to follow business processes whilst managing multiple time pressured tasks.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Need to be 18+ due to health and safety requirements.

Desirable criteria:

• Practical experience in the use of hand tools.
• Have an eye for precision and tidiness.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office.

Salary and benefits:

• £6.40 per hour
• Accommodation with staying away and subsistence allowance
• 25 days holiday, plus paid bank holidays
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Company clothing and PPE provided
• Training and development
• Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• On site gym
• Employee assistance programme

Powersystems is an employee-owned business and has a keen interest in the well-being and success of all its employees. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share your great ideas and be involved in the future success of our business.

Everyone is welcome at Powersystems. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. Were committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We offer a positive and rewarding working environment, relaxed in terms of some of our approaches, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career. If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Next steps:

We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly.

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