Electrical Installation Apprentice Hamilton, Scotland
Job description
Electrical Installation / Maintenance Apprentice
Hamilton
Business Area: Electrical Contracting
Who we are…
Quartzelec is an independent, multi-disciplined service provider that employs over 600 people in the UK and overseas with a turnover in excess of £73 million.
We support the industrial, infrastructure, commercial and service sectors with a unique range of contracting and rotating machine services as well as developing and providing support products offered through the Quartzelec group of companies.
The Role…
Due to continuous growth, we are seeking an Apprentice to join the Electrical Contracting division within the Hamilton Business Unit.
Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. 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.
Electrical safety is an important area of Electricians’ work. On completion of their work the electrical systems must be safe to use. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others.
Responsibilities…
Your Key Responsibilities & Accountability on completion of apprenticeship include:
- 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 electro technical 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
Who we want…
Apprenticeship candidates will normally have attained qualifications (National 5 or equivalent) to include as a minimum Mathematics, English, and a Science.
The apprenticeship which will include day release study at Motherwell College.
Due to the location of study and work, its preferred candidates have a licence and transport or on path to completing their test in the near future.
The following qualifications are attained through this apprenticeship:
- SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations
- BS 7671 Electrical Installations
What we do for you…
Based on 37.50 hours per week Monday to Friday we offer a salary based on SJIB industry rates with yearly increments on successful completion of current phase of apprenticeship.
There’s an attractive benefits package on offer at Quartzelec Ltd. As well as the usual benefits you would expect, we go much further:
- 24 days annual leave
- Gym Subsidy payment
- Enhanced company contribution pension scheme
- Access to substantial number of courses and training events
Application process: To apply to the role, please submit an updated CV following the ‘apply’ button.
Strictly no agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £5.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hamilton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (required)
Work Location: One location
