About
Employer Description
Quartzelec is a leading UK independent electrical engineering group delivering design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and service solutions to customers across a broad range of industrial and commercial sectors.
An engineering authority with over 100 years' experience and technical expertise in the field of electrical contracting and the repair and maintenance of motors and generators.
Main description
As an Electrical Apprentice, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in a variety of environments. These systems may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, fault current protection switches, heating, lighting, air conditioning, metering equipment, and renewable energy technologies.
You will also work on crime and fire alarm systems. Ensuring electrical safety is a core part of your responsibilities, and you must adhere to safe working practices to protect yourself and others.
What you’ll be doing:
On completion of your apprenticeship, your key responsibilities will include:
• Understanding and applying principles, practices, and legislation for terminating and connecting conductors, cables, and cords in electrical systems
• Preparing and installing wiring systems and electro-technical equipment in buildings, structures, and environmental settings
• Applying electrical principles to the design, building, installation, and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems
• Working from drawings and scopes of work
• Following company health and safety rules and ensuring compliance with all processes and procedures
Please note: A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is essential due to the location of work and study.
Entry requirements
To apply for this apprenticeship, you should have attained GCSEs at Level 5 (C grade or equivalent), including Mathematics, English, and a Science subject.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Training to be Provided
The learner will be studying the Installation and Maintenance Electrician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
Things to consider
Please note: A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is essential due to the location of work and study.
Future Prospects
Qualifications gained through the apprenticeship: • SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations • BS 7671 Electrical Installations
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 14/04/2025
Salary
£ 15600 per year
Location
This job is located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
