Electrical Fitter Apprentice Preston, North West England, England
Job description
Preston
Electrical Fitter Apprentice
The Company
The UKs Power sector is evolving and expanding rapidly to meet increasing customer demand. At Ipsum we offer tailored power and electrical solutions, from maintenance to major installation projects, all of which are underpinned by our smart technologies. At Ipsum its our vision to be the leading customer service focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks.
To support our continued growth we are looking for an Electrical Fitter - Apprentice to join our team. We are looking for someone who is passionate, not just about the industry, but also about supporting our teams to in delivering essential services 24/7/365 that really make a difference to local people and communities.
What we offer
We are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing ambitious business, we can offer our people opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to enable them to progress in their career. Investing in our people and enhancing our expertise and flexibility enables us to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers.
Our benefits
We really value our people and so we like to look after them. If you work for us, youll enjoy a great range of employee benefits:
- Career development including professional qualifications and accreditation
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme including mental health support and access to counselling
- Access to 24/7 virtual GP
- Occupational Health support
- Tax efficient benefits via salary exchange (salary sacrifice):
- Cycle to Work
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Employee Discount Scheme discounts on hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships and more!
- Established local social committees with calendar of regular social events
- Life assurance cover
- Flexible working
- Long service awards
- Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference via local community projects and initiatives
Your new role
The Qualification Installation Electrician & Maintenance Electrician Level 3 .
You will learn and develop the ability to apply principles, practices and legislation for…
- The termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems
- Installation of wiring systems
- Inspection, testing and commissioning
- Diagnosing electrical faults
The typical duration of the programme is 3 years. Including a mixture of On-the-job learning working within our experienced team combined with formal training and assessments.
About you
Desirable qualifications/ skills/ experience
Full training and development will be given as part of the apprenticeship programme.
- Drivers License (or working towards)
Skills & Personal Qualities
- Strong communication skills
- Passionate and driven
- Good customer service skills.
- Organisational skills
- Take personal pride in making improvements
Ipsum is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
