Apprentice Electrical Engineer

Year one spent full time at IPS (college) and years 2 - 4 spent in each MKE(employer) department, gaining valuable engineering experience and skills from experienced mentors throughout the business. 

Your duties will include:

Building of Electrical Panels Gaining an understanding of circuit diagram and drawings Assisting with fault finding, electrical test and diagnosis Gaining knowledge of variable speed drives and switchgear components

Training:
Year 1 of the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard, the learner will attend four days a week within IPS Rochester workshop completing practical skills (Performing Engineering Operations) and one day a week studying the Technical Certificate. In Year 2, the Apprentice moves to day-release and will attend IPS one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate. Starting in Year 2 and continuing until completion in Year 4. The Apprentice will continue to receive regular training contact with IPS all throughout the programme Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician qualification upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Training Outcome:
We want our staff to pass on their skills and expertise to the next generation of engineers in MKE Once you've successfully completed your apprenticeship, you'll have everything you need to build a career and MKE will do everything to assist you to achieve your potential

Employer Description:
Mid Kent Electrical Engineering Co Ltd is a family run business which started life in 1955 repairing electric motors. Fast forward a little over half a century and the company has grown to become the largest independent engineering organisation of its kind in the South East, operating from 3 different sites covering Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East Sussex, Essex and many more counties in England and Wales.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Willing to learn,Practical Skills,Interest in Engineering