Electrical Engineer Apprentice (Control Panel Building)

Location: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days, office/workshop based

Salary: Competitive apprenticeship salary

Contract: Apprenticeship (typically 2-3 years, subject to the apprenticeship provider)

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for engineering and problem solving to begin a rewarding career in industrial electrical engineering.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll gain practical, hands-on experience while completing an industry-recognised apprenticeship. You'll learn how electrical control panels are designed, assembled,wired, tested and commissioned for a wide variety of industrial applications.

No previous industry experience is required—we're looking for the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

About Us

At Interpanel, we design, manufacture, install and commission bespoke electrical control panels and automation solutions for a wide range of industrial sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality engineering solutions and developing the next generation of engineers through practical, hands-on training.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer Apprentice to join our team and develop into a highly skilled Control Panel Engineer.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Electrical Engineer Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and learn how to build and test electrical control panels used in a wide range of industries.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

Building electrical control panels
Wiring electrical components using engineering drawings
Learning how to read electrical schematics and diagrams
Using hand and power tools safely
Testing completed control panels to make sure they work correctly
Helping to identify and fix faults
Keeping your work area clean, organised and safe
Working as part of the engineering team on a variety of projects
Following company quality and health & safety procedures
Developing your skills through practical work and your apprenticeship training

As your experience grows, you'll take on more responsibility and learn more advanced aspects of electrical engineering and industrial automation.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

Enthusiastic and willing to learn
Interested in electrical engineering and technology
Practical and enjoys hands-on work
Reliable and hardworking
Able to work well as part of a team
Has good attention to detail

Essential Entry Requirements

Applicants must have achieved a minimum of:

GCSE Grade 5 (or Grade B equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Physics

Applications that do not meet these minimum academic requirements will not be considered.

Desirable (but not essential)

Fundamental electrical knowledge
Experience using hand tools
Good IT skills
Driving License or Provisional License with Exams booked.

What You'll Receive

Recognised apprenticeship
Full training from experienced engineers
Opportunity to work on real engineering projects
Career progression opportunities

Benefits

As part of the Interpanel team, you'll receive a range of benefits, including:

Company pension
Free on-site parking
Company events
Bereavement leave
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), if that's your entitlement
Four-day working week
Modern workshop and office facilities
Supportive team environment

Work Location: In person

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process has been designed to identify motivated individuals with the potential to become excellent engineers.

Successful applicants will complete:

Stage 1 – Application Review

Applications will be assessed against the essential entry requirements.

Stage 2 – Aptitude Assessment

Candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be invited to complete:

Theory aptitude test
Mathematics
Physics
Logical reasoning
Basic electrical principles
Practical aptitude test
Measuring and accuracy
Following technical instructions
Basic assembly exercises
Safe use of hand tools
Attention to detail

Stage 3 – Interview

Shortlisted candidates will attend an interview with members of the engineering team, where we'll discuss:

Your interest in engineering
Your problem-solving approach
Teamworking and communication
Career aspirations
Why you'd like to join Interpanel

Why Join Interpanel?

Joining Interpanel means becoming part of a growing engineering business where quality, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You'll receive mentoring from experienced engineers, work on a wide range of industrial automation projects, and build the skills needed for a long-term career in electrical engineering.

Apply Now

If you're enthusiastic about engineering, enjoy practical work, and want to build a career in industrial electrical control systems, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Only applicants meeting the minimum GCSE requirements listed above will be invited to the assessment stage.

Pay: £9.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking

Application question(s):

Applicants only to apply that live within a 15 mile radius of Burton On Trent

Work Location: In person

Interpanel Limited

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