Apprentice (Electrical Bias)
Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: Stevenage, SG1 2DA
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Apprentice to join the Stevenage team.
This role provides the perfect foundation for individuals looking to build a career in electrical engineering, combining hands-on practical experience with formal training leading to nationally recognised qualifications.
Job Description
Working as part of the Electrical Engineering and Maintenance teams, you’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of systems, equipment, and real-world projects while developing your technical knowledge and professional skills.
Learning & Development:
- Structured training programme leading to an NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced electrical engineers.
- Exposure to cutting-edge defence engineering projects and technologies.
- Clear career progression opportunities within the contract upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Key Responsibilities
- Support electrical engineers and technicians in the maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
- Learn to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Assist with the installation and commissioning of new electrical systems under supervision.
- Participate in preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring accurate documentation of work completed.
- Apply Health, Safety, and Environmental policies at all times.
- Complete both on-the-job and academic learning modules in line with the apprenticeship framework.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to a high professional standard.
- Collaborate effectively with other apprentices and wider technical teams across the site.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn within a technical environment.
- Able to work well in a team-based and safety-conscious workplace.
- Keen interest in pursuing a career in electrical or maintenance engineering.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link: TalentPlace
To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Work Location: In person
