Job Title: Electrical / Mechanical Apprentice
Location: Swansea
Business Area: Rotating Machinery
Who we are…
Quartzelec is an independent, multi-disciplined service provider that employs over 600 people in the UK and overseas with a turnover in excess of £90 million.
We support the industrial, infrastructure, commercial and service sectors with a unique range of contracting and rotating machine services as well as developing and providing support products offered through the Quartzelec group of companies.
The Role…
Swansea supports the local industry and infrastructure with a range of unique rotating machine services, including repair and maintenance of motors and generators with specialist support available for the Oil and Gas, Marine and Renewables markets.
The activities undertaken by our Electrical / Mechanical Fitting departments are both diverse and challenging as they cover all aspects of the manufacture, repair & refurbishment of rotating machines which are often highly complex.
Each respective role (Electrical / Mechanical) will offer the individual to get involved in all aspects of engineering processes within the rotating machines industry.
- Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
- Repair & Refurbishment of mechanical assemblies.
- Electro-mechanical repairs, service, and overhaul of AC/ DC equipment
- Preparing and using Lathes for Turning Operations
- Preparing and using Milling Machines
- Dynamic Balancing & Laser Alignments
- Testing of Rotating machines
- Working safely, with regard for your duty of care to yourself and to others who may be affected by your work
- Always adhere to company policies and procedures
- Keep others informed of information that contributes to the performance of the team, department, or company
We can offer you…
By joining Quartzelec you will become part of a team, with the potential to become part of a truly nationwide service provider.
This 4-year apprenticeship will honour you with a qualification National Vocational qualification Level 3 (NVQ3) starting in September 2025, which will include day release study to the local College (Gower). It involves the skills and knowledge needed to do the job, ability to organise work and identify and prevent problems.
Who we want…
Apprenticeship candidates will normally have attained 3 to 5 GCSEs at grades level 5/ A to C including mathematics, English, and a science.
The following qualifications are attained through this apprenticeship:
- Level 2 – Performing Engineering Operations (PEO2)
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering
Eligibility also requires candidates to be UK nationals or to have resided in the UK for at least five years, with the legal right to live and work in the UK. Additionally, a valid full UK driving license is preferred.
What we do for you…
Based on 39 hours per week Monday to Friday we offer a very competitive starting salary of £15,370.29 with yearly increments based on study performance.
An excellent benefits package is the norm.
- Career Development and training
- Gym Subsidy payment
- Enhanced company contribution pension scheme
- Health Assessments
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to substantial number of courses and training events
Why Quartzelec?
At Quartzelec, we proudly employ over 100 active apprentices, demonstrating our strong commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent. Each year, we not only support their growth but also actively encourage, mentor, and guide them to reach their full potential.
By joining us, you will receive comprehensive support through a combination of structured academic study at college and hands-on experience in the workplace. You will work in close partnership with your Line Manager to create a Personal Development Plan that reflects your individual goals and aspirations.
We offer a unique working experience within a company that truly values autonomy, entrusting employees with the responsibility and ownership of their area of expertise. This empowering approach allows them to make a tangible impact while advancing in their career.
Closing Date: TBC
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Strictly no agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £15,370.29 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Swansea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
