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Employer description

Established in 1983, we are a small family run business based in Langham. due to recommendation, we work with local companies without the need to advertise for work.

Main description

A great opportunity to learn all aspects of electrical installation, including Agricultural, Domestic, Commercial and Industrial. As an apprentice, you will learn the skills required to become a fully qualified electrician.

• First fix electrics
• Second fix electrics
• Assisting in fault finding
• Checking stock on vans
• Ensuring sites are left clean and tidy

Works covered will include;

• Safe Isolation and Risk Assessment
• Composite Installation
• Safe Isolation of Circuits
• Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
• Installing the following containment types - PVC conduit, metallic conduit, PVC trunking, metallic trunking, cable tray, cable basket, ladder systems, ducting, modular wiring systems and busbar systems or power-track
• Installing and terminate the following cable types - single core (singles), multicore insulated, PVC-PVC flat profile cable, MICC, fore performance, SWA cable, GSWB galvanized steel wire braid and data
• Carrying out the following tests relating to inspection, testing and commissioning along with issuing test certificates - visual inspection, continuity of cpc, continuity of RFC, insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance, RCD/RCBO tests, PFC and functional testing

Entry requirements

GCSE or equivalent maths and English (Grade 9-4/A*-C) Essential

Personal skills and qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Training to be provided

Training provider
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Apprenticeship standard
Installation and maintenance electrician Level 3 (A level)

The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Installation Electrician Apprenticeship Standard including the City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification
College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time

Things to consider

Must not be afraid of heights and confined spaces.

Future prospects

Becoming a fully qualified electrican

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 19/07/2024

Salary

£13,312.00

Location

This job is located in LANGHAM, Colchester, Essex

How to Apply

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