Apprentice Electrical Engineer

About this opportunity

An excellent opportunity to learn unique skills that are always in demand throughout the engineering industry. Learning to wind all types of electric motors and progressing on to the repair of other types of rotating equipment including gearboxes.

A normal day would include:

• Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions
• Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools
• Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters
• Rewind coils on cores in slots, or make replacement coils, using coil-winding machines
• Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment

What you could go on to do: you will grow in size and complexity of motor and could also help our site teams undertake work on site.

Future prospects: RJW Engineering look to retain all apprentices when they complete the course.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company and RJW Engineering to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
We have a range of experienced staff who are very experienced in both the work they do and in training the apprentices we take on.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and maths is preferred or the ability to work this level

Personal Qualities

Interested in practical engineering at school or at home, eg. Doing work on cars or motorbikes or related activities as hobbies is a great advantage.

Skills

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management skills
• Willingness to undertake any training provided