About
Employer description
Sotham are a commercial mechanical and electrical building services company completing commercial and large domestic plumbing heating and electrical installation work in East Anglia working largely in healthcare, education and social housing projects.
Main description
As an apprentice with Sotham you will work alongside experienced staff who will assign you electrical tasks relevant to the works you will be studying at college and appropriate to your ability level. You will initially be given guidance and instruction on key installation tasks, building up to being able to complete items of work yourself.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
We are looking for an Electrical apprentice interested in learning to:
- Understand electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and diagrams to determine job specifications and requirements.
- Plan and measure the layout of wiring systems.
- Test, find and repair electrical problems.
- Install and fix electrical and electronic control systems, cables, outlets and equipment.
- Connect electrical equipment to power supplies.
Key Responsibilities:
To learn to carry out a range of electrical installations in new and occupied properties including:
- Diagnosis of electrical faults.
- Testing and maintenance of electrical wiring.
- Equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures such as renewing consumer control unit, fuse/RCD/MCB; cookers, fans , fire alarm, sockets, switches, external lighting, shower units and electrical heating systems.
- Using hand and power tools to current legislative standards, performance standards and in accordance with company procedures under the guidance of qualified trade employees, suited to the current level of training and development.
- To learn to complete all necessary paperwork and NICEIC records to current legislative standards.
- To attend college and complete coursework on time and to a high standard.
- To carry out necessary administrative duties including the production of timesheets and recording of safety information.
- To liaise and work with all other trades and apprentices as required.
- To understand and comply with company policies and procedures.
- To comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- To attend and fully participate in regular training and reviews with the mentor and line manager.
- To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities, as required.
Entry Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in: English and Maths (grade 4/ C (L2 Functional Skills))
Science (grade 4/ C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Able to work independently
- Able to multi-task
- Work according to regulations
- Able to meet deadlines
- Good levels of literacy
- Able to use hand tools
- Build effective relationships
- Efficient and effective
- Diligent and courteous
- Commitment
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent time- keeping
- Good attendance and reliable
- Friendly and outgoing
- Commitment to development
- Responsible and professional
- Interest in the industry
- Willing to learn
- Mature attitude
Other requirements
Applicants who are currently undertaking or sitting GCSEs should include their predicted grades on their application. If successful for this position, you will be offered a conditional place on the apprenticeship, subject to you meeting the entry requirements listed above.
Please be aware that this is the Installation & Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship standard, and work will only be completed in commercial, residential and industrial settings. The work involves early starts in order to be on site at 7:00am or 7:30am in the morning. Most sites are in Norfolk but this might mean travelling up to 1 hour away from Norwich. Allowances are paid to all staff on top of the basic rates of pay to cover both travel time to site and fuel if using own vehicle.
Work is often in partially complete unheated buildings on construction sites. Some site safety clothing and footwear is provided. The apprentice will receive 20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
Training to be provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
Your training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3) Equal to A level
Your training plan
For the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete:
Level 3 Installation & Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard.
Electrotechnical Apprenticeship Qualification
Functional Skills in English and maths if required
AM2
For the End Point Assessment (EPA) apprentices will undertake a practical competency assessment (17 hours over 2.5 days), a scenario- based interview and a multiple- choice knowledge test.
Apprentices are expected to attend college one day per week (term-time only) at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.
Future Prospects
A position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship. The business is looking for somebody who wants to develop and gain a position following their apprenticeship.
Within the construction industry it is common for employees to start on site as apprentices and work their way through the company structure to higher levels of management and even directorship. Apprentices would be encouraged to develop and to take on responsibilities as they progress.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 07/11/2024
Salary
£13,000 per year
Location
This job is located in Norwich, Norfolk
More Information and 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.
