Apprentice Electrician

OCU Hornbill (Part of the wider OCU Group) currently have an exciting opportunity for a Apprentice Electrician to join our team in Neath.

OCU Hornbill is an established Process Control, Instrumentation and Electrical services company, based in South Wales, with a wide and diverse client base throughout the UK and overseas. Typical markets are Oil, Gas, Chemicals, Metals and Utilities.

As an Apprentice Electrician, you will embark on a structured learning program designed to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a qualified electrician. Under the supervision of experienced electricians, you will gain practical experience and theoretical understanding in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with Electrical Installations: Work alongside qualified electricians to assist with the installation of electrical systems in various settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial premises.
• Learn Wiring and Circuitry: Gain hands-on experience in wiring and circuitry, including the installation of cables, conduits, switches, sockets, and lighting fixtures.
• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Learn to diagnose and rectify electrical faults and issues, under supervision, ensuring that systems are functioning safely and efficiently.
• Follow Electrical Regulations: Familiarise yourself with relevant electrical regulations and standards, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and industry guidelines.
• Read Technical Drawings: Develop the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to assist in installation and repair tasks.
• Testing and Inspection: Participate in testing and inspection procedures to verify the integrity and safety of electrical installations, equipment, and systems.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Always Adhere to health and safety regulations and guidelines, promoting a culture of safety in the workplace.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of work undertaken, including installation logs, inspection reports, and repair documentation. Report findings and progress to senior electricians as required.

Skills and Experience required:

• Motivated and keen to learn.
• Flexible and professional.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Have Electrical experience, currently training or have gained qualifications (Desirable).

Company Information:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.