Electrical Engineering Apprentice

17/08/2026 | £27,000 | Apprenticeship Level 3 | Hollow Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BB
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Electrical Engineering Apprentice - Job
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In this apprenticeship you will follow an Electrical Engineering pathway, learning the science behind sugar production and working with electrical and mechanical equipment plus highly automated programmable control systems. This includes a broad range of electrical areas from motors, high voltage distribution, transformers, pneumatics, and process instrumentation, as well as mechanical biased subjects such as pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and elevators.

It is a 42‑month programme following the Maintenance and Operations Engineering Standard, achieving a Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering qualification alongside practical experience, preparing you to move into an Electrical Technician role.

You will work from our Bury St Edmunds, Cantley, Newark or Wissington factory sites, 5 days a week Monday‑Friday for 8 hours each day, and attend college 1 day per week. After progressing to an Electrical Technician role you may need to work a 12‑hour shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off, including some weekends and bank holidays.

• Gain a solid knowledge of maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment.
• Understand routine maintenance, fault finding and diagnosis, testing and commissioning.
• Learn how to inspect and maintain plant equipment, assessing and testing performance and condition.
• Design, build, install and test electrical installations.
• Acquire knowledge and understanding of engineering theories and principles.
• Understand systems and procedures to work safely and efficiently.
• Develop behavioural skills to be a great team member.

What will you need? You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Level 5/C or above, including Maths, English and a Science.

Candidates must be able to travel to the workplace and to attend college.

Final date to receive applications: TBC.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants. Please submit your application promptly.

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