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Tilbury Douglas

Tilbury Douglas Construction is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment. We are headquartered in the UK and have a workforce of circa 1,200 highly experienced colleagues.

It is our people that make Tilbury Douglas Construction a success. We believe that our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst maintaining our resilience. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.

We offer a competitive salary attached to this role and a variety of company benefits also. Please see the benefits section below.

Electrical Apprenticeship

Be the best and get the best of both worlds by joining Tilbury Douglas Construction as an apprentice where careers are created, and you will receive a mixture of on-the-job training and classroom learning enabling you to earn whilst you learn!

Come join us at Tilbury Douglas Construction, a high performing construction business steeped in history with a bright future where our people make our success enabling us to innovate and remain resilient.

In our inclusive culture and forward thinking, we look forward to sharing with you many new and exciting developments, including our journey to Net Zero Carbon, use of Modern Methods of Construction, digital transformation and commitment to long lasting social value.

This is a great opportunity to gain a Level 2 or Level 3 Installation Electrician and Maintenance Apprenticeship.

Visit our website Early Careers section for more information to help you decide if this is the career choice for you: Tilbury Douglas Early Careers

Overview

Over a 4-year period, we will be providing bespoke training for our Electricians of the future along with on-the-job mentoring and learning. When not being fully supported on a site/office you will attend a local college or apprenticeship provider.

What you’ll be studying

You will study towards a Level 2 or 3 Installation Electrician and Maintenance apprenticeship with your qualification achieved through a combination of college work and gathering work-based experience and evidence.

Academic Requirements

• Minimum of 2 GSCE Grades A*- C (4-9) in Maths & English.

The skills you can bring

• You will be able to work reliably and effectively without close supervision
• You will take responsibility for the work of yourself and others
• You will allocate and supervise technical and other tasks
• You will have good oral and written communication skills to aid you to convey technical and other information
• You will work effectively with colleagues, other trades, clients, suppliers and the public
• You will be enthusiastic and committed to developing your own competence in your field.

What we can offer you

• Industry based starting rate of pay of £6.42 per hour (whilst at work) and £5.65 per hour (whilst at college), progressing each year in line with Joint Industry Board for the Electrical Contracting Industry (JIB) apprentice rates
• 24 days annual leave
• Access to a workplace pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Role Summary

Working alongside our trained professionals you will install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial and commercial buildings. Electrical equipment and systems may include switchboards, motors, cables, fuses, thermal relays, fault current protection switches, heating, lighting, air conditioning and metering equipment as well as crime and fire alarm systems and renewable energy technologies.

What you’ll be doing:

• Understand and apply the principles of planning and selection for the installation of electrotechnical equipment and systems in buildings, structures and the environment.
• Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems.
• Understand and apply the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment.
• Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment.
• Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment.
• Understand and apply the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.
• Oversee and organise the work environment.
• Understand and apply health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes and relevant codes of practice; and the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations.

How do I apply?

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Recruitment Process & Timetable

• Closing Date - 17th February 2023
• Interviews – If your application is successful we will invite you to attend an interview with our hiring managers at our regional office.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Note for Recruitment Agencies: Tilbury Douglas Construction has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Tilbury Douglas Construction and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.