If you want the opportunity to become part of the exciting world of engineering and help to shape its future, then this apprenticeship programme to become an Apprentice Installation & Maintenance Electrician is for you.
The work at Marshall is extremely varied and you will work as part of a team, where you will develop invaluable skills for now and the future. We pride ourselves in high quality solutions that meet or exceed our customer needs.
The Apprenticeship:
As an Apprentice Installation & Maintenance Electrician you will be following the Level 3 Installation & Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard. More information on this standard can be found on the institute for apprenticeships website (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org).
You will gain the Electrotechnical Apprenticeship qualification and the programme aligns with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Technician Member (TMIET) level and the Electrotechnical Joint Industry Board for ECS Gold Card.
You will work towards developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required through a range of workshop training, classroom sessions and on the job learning. Not only will you develop your technical skills you will also have the opportunity to develop the behaviours needed to set the foundation for your future career. You will be supported every step of the way by our instructors, mentors, line managers and fellow apprentices.
There is a requirement for you to gain a developed understanding of Marshall processes and procedures as well as Electrical Health & Safety Regulations & BS7671 18th Edition Electrical Requirements Regulations in order to be compliant with these standards.
Some of your responsibilities as an Apprentice Installation and Maintenance Electrician will include:
- Attending and engaging with training, including exams and 1-2-1 meetings with your tutors/assessors.
- Managing your time effectively to complete all coursework, assignments and exams required to achieve the apprenticeship.
- Carrying out low voltage installations on deployable workspaces used for a variety of purposes. The installations will supply power to military medical, vehicular and special weaponry and other specialist systems.
- Manufacturing unique electrical harnesses for use in specialist environments using the most modern of termination and connection techniques.
- Constructing and wiring electrical control panels for use on military control and command capabilities as well as bomb disposal and military explosive vehicles and many other applications.
- Reading and interpreting approved engineering data (technical drawings, test plans, technical data, repair manuals etc.)
- Learning to perform modifications to equipment or parts to technical instructions and subsequently testing and verifying the modifications.
- Learning to perform maintenance to equipment, including refurbishment and rewiring of military medical, vehicular and special weaponry systems.
What are we looking for?
- Motivation for Marshall, the defence industry, and a career in engineering.
- Motivation to complete an apprenticeship – learning on the job.
- Desire and aptitude for hands on work and developing technical skills.
- The ability to work in a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Integrity and the ability to take responsibility.
- Resilience and the ability to cope with change.
- Innovative ideas.
You will have:
- GCSEs in Mathematics and English at Grade A*-C/4-9 (or equivalent).
- The right to work in the UK and meet residency eligibility requirements (in order to receive apprenticeship funding).
How to apply:
Please submit your CV and complete the online application form.
Your CV should include:
- Contact information
Put your most up-to-date personal details at the very top of the CV, including your full name, the area you live in, your telephone number and your email. You should create a professional email specifically for your job applications.
- Personal Profile
This is an opening paragraph all about you, introducing yourself and any relevant skills and experiences most relevant to the role you are applying for.
- Education details
A chronological list of your education and qualifications, with the most recent at the top. Include the institute, the qualification, course title, and date studied.
- Any work experience
A chronological list of your work experience and employment history, with the most recent at the top. You should include the company name, your job role, and dates you worked there, followed by a summary of your responsibilities and key skills.
- Training/Skills
Include any recent work-based training you have received, or any other relevant qualifications. If you have recently started training or are learning a new skill, remember to add this in.
- Interests/Achievements/Voluntary work
Include relevant hobbies, interests and achievements in this section. For example, charity work and membership of clubs, societies and sports clubs. This section demonstrates your overall character to a potential employer.
Please note that assessment centres for this role will be held towards the end of March 2025.
Apprenticeships will begin in September 2025.
You must successfully pass all required medical and security checks if you are offered a place on the apprenticeship programme.