Job Description

The apprentice would undertake the relevant training to be able to become an Apprentice Electrical Estimator. The apprentice will be working with our estimators, engineers and and managers. This role is office based not shop floor.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work Candidates will work towards a Level 3 standard in the Engineering Technican standard. Btec Level 3 Technical Certificate 30 weeks practical training at the Training School in Longbenton End point assessment will take place at the end of the apprenticeship. Where you'll work UNIT 17 BURFORD WAY BOLDON BUSINESS PARK BOLDON COLLIERY NE35 9PZ

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English Language or English Literature (grade 4/C or above) Maths (grade 4/C or above) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Other The successful candidate will need to attend TDR for the first academic year followed then by day release for the 2nd year. Willingness to travel to Longbenton starting at 8am is essential. This role is not shop-floor based and is specifically for an estimating role. An interest in electrical is essential.

Employer

NORTHERN SWITCHGEAR & CONTROLS LTD

BOLDON COLLIERY, NE35 9PZ

Provider

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

About Employer

Northern Switchgear & Controls Ltd specialise in the design and manufacture of HV/LV packaged sub stations, low voltage electrical switchboards, power distribution units, motor control panels, final power distribution and control equipment. Northern Switchgear & Controls Ltd was founded in 1993 and set out to provide purpose made Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear Assemblies for the UK market. Typically these industries require more than a standard system that component manufacturers offer. As our business has grown we have developed an enviable reputation for providing our quality systems and products to organisations and projects both within the UK and internationally with export orders forming a useful percentage of our business. Most recently we have been involved in major projects around the world including work for McDermott Engineering, M W Kellogg, Dupont, Brown & Root and Conoco for Gas Fields, Crude Oil Plants, ESSO, Tyco Thermal Systems, Fluor Intercontinental and USAF. In the UK we supply the Construction, Pharmaceutical, Process, Leisure, Smelting, Marine, MOD, Utility, Electricity Supply, Offshore, Retail, Telecommunications and Commercial Industries. With our dedicated team of experienced engineers we are able to offer total solutions to our client €˜a one stop engineering shop' whether a standard or purpose made system at a realistic cost. Northern Switchgear & Controls Ltd deliver on time, respond quickly and efficiently to your requirements and believe in working together with all involved to provide value engineered solutions.