Apprentice Electrician
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Position Overview & Specifications
A Fantastic Career Opportunity To Power The Transition To A Carbon Free Future
PowersystemsUK is a leading a high voltage engineering companyspecialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewablegeneration. Due to our continued success, we have apipeline of work into 2025 and beyond.
Looking to advance your career? Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business?
We are recruiting for an Apprentice Electrician
Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience
Choosing a career in therenewables sector at Powersystems as an Apprentice Electrician means that youare instrumental in connecting our future energy system, powered by cleanelectricity. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Powersystems team asan Apprentice Electrician.
In return for your positivecontribution and loyalty we will provide you with training, development, careerprogression and the opportunity to make a difference towards a carbon free future for all.
Dutieswill include, but not limited to:
- Assist with siteelectrical installations including lighting/power, cable tray/ladder, cableinstallation and switchgear installation
- Carry out workin a safe manner, always adhering to health and safety procedures
- Take personalownership and responsibility of any company property entrusted to you
- Project aprofessional image to clients and colleagues
- Contribute tothe future success of Powersystems UK and our clients
Hereswhat you need to be successful in the role:
5 GCSEs at level 5 or above including, Maths, English andScience- You must hold afull UK driving licence
- Practicalexperience in the use of hand tools would be an advantage
- Have an eye forprecision and tidiness
In return weoffer:
- Uponsatisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period, which will lead to afull craft apprenticeship including 2 years block release at college
- Accommodationwith staying away and subsistence allowance
- 25 days holiday,plus paid bank holidays
- Contributorycompany pension scheme
- Private healthinsurance
- Company clothingand PPE provided
- Training anddevelopment
- Benefit fromcompany profit share as a partner in our business
- Holiday purchase scheme
Cycle to work scheme- On site gym
- Employee assistance programme
Powersystems is anemployee-owned business and has a keen interest in the well-being and successof all its employees. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative,share your great ideas and be involved in the future success of our business.
Everyone iswelcome at Powersystems. We strive to create an inclusive and diverseenvironment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident beingyourself. Were committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We offer apositive and rewarding working environment, relaxed in terms of some of ourapproaches, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in placeto develop your knowledge and career. If you believe that you havewhat it takes to power our future together then we want to hear from you. Applicants must be eligible towork in the UK. Nest steps: We look forward to receivingyour application and we will be in touch shortly.
- Politely we ask no agencies please.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Electrician roles across POWERSYSTEMS UK LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,095 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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