Electrical Engineering and Manufacturing Operative Apprentice
QUALITY INDUSTRIES LTD · Location to be confirmed
Engineering operative (level 2)
Apprentice required to work in our busy vehicle fitting department performing all elements of vehicle conversions within a workshop environment. You will develop your mechanical and electrical fitting skills to install floors, linings, wiring looms, storage and ancillary products (beacons, jack plugs, alarms etc). No prior experience needed.
The work
Typical day-to-day duties will include:
- Understanding of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams (240V, 24V, 12V).
- Soldering, crimping, looms routing.
- Manufacturing looms and sub-assemblies.
- Fitting electrical components (beacons, alarms, jack plugs, heaters, batteries, invertors etc).
- Fault-finding.
- Electrical testing.
Training
- This is a level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship qualification (Electrical) delivered over a period of 15 months.
- The apprentice will be required to attend a one-week induction at the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Telford TF3 3AJ, as part of the training, followed by a weekly day release.
Training provider: IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
What you come out with
- As part of our strategic growth plans for the business, there is a need to recruit and train apprentices and then for them to develop in suitable, permanent positions.
- Initially, we expect apprentices to be employed as an electrical fitter and, for the right candidate, they will have the opportunity for further study and progression within the team.
- For suitable and successful candidates, the roles will be varied, and the company is committed to investing in training and mentoring with the aim of, on completion of the apprentice scheme, being employed in permanent positions.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Manual dexterity
- Planning and organising
- Interested in engineering
- Willingness to learn
- Positive attitude
- Adaptable
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English & Maths 4 Minimum
Things to consider
The applicant must be willing to learn and interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing industry. No prior experience is needed for this role, just the desire to learn and progress.
The employer
Quality Industries Limited (QI Vans) are a leading commercial vehicle conversion company based in Telford and are currently looking to recruit apprentices as part of our strategic growth plan. We design, manufacture and fit-out vehicles.