Electrical Apprentice

ACTIVE ELECTRICAL SERVICES (NE) LTD

What you will do in your working day

  • Enthusiastic apprentice gaining hands-on experience in industrial electrical installation, maintenance, and testing.
  • Developing practical skills in containment systems.
  • Cabling.
  • Control circuits.
  • Fault finding.
  • Building knowledge of electrical design and inspection to BS7671 standards.
  • Committed to learning, safety, and high-quality workmanship with a strong interest in progressing toward a fully qualified industrial electrician role.
• Enthusiastic apprentice gaining hands-on experience in industrial electrical installation, maintenance, and testing. • Developing practical skills in containment systems • Cabling • Control circuits • Fault finding, • Building knowledge of electrical design and inspection to BS7671 standards.

 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Once a month day release to Gateshead College.

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Requirements

Test Required Qualifications

  • GCSE English (C/5) Essential
  • GCSE Maths (C/5) Essential
  • GCSE Science (C/5) Essential

Desireable Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Driving License
  • Hand skills
  • Opportunity to progress from apprenticeship/trainee level to a fully qualified industrial/installation electrician.
  • Development into specialist areas such as electrical design, control systems, automation, or inspection & testing.
  • Potential to gain industry-recognised qualifications (NVQ Level 3, AM2, 18th Edition, CompEx, etc.).
  • Long-term career growth into supervisory, project management, or engineering roles.
  • Continuous professional development through structured training and on-the-job experience.

About the employer

ACTIVE ELECTRICAL SERVICES (NE) LTD

Active Electrical Services (N.E.) Ltd is an electrical contracting company operating in the industrial and commercial sectors. Their services include: • Industrial Electrical Projects: Main electrical intakes up to 5 MVA, turnkey factory installations, installation of automated production lines and large machines. • Distribution Systems: Installation of distribution busbars, “tap-off” busbars up to 5000A. • Design Work: Electrical installation design. • Controls & Automation: Control panel build (CE marked), process automation, BMS electrical installations, energy monitoring systems. • Test & Inspection: Electrical testing and inspection work in accordance with relevant standards. Strengths / Key Features • Offers a broad range of industrial electrical capability — from control/automation to large power distribution systems. • Experienced in both design & installation, which helps with providing turnkey solutions. • Attention to quality, documentation, and future expandability are emphasised. • Operates mainly in the North East but “nationwide in many disciplines” within electrical contracting

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