Electrician Apprentice - Level 3

Electrician Apprentice – Level 3 – Caterpillar Inc

Join the global team at Caterpillar Inc. in the Electric Power Division (EPD) located in Larne, Northern Ireland. This modern apprenticeship programme is a 3–5 year journey, blending practical on‑the‑job experience with academic study.

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• Earn a competitive salary package, starting at c. £19,601.67 per year
• Receive 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Have access to a contributory share and pension scheme, flexible benefits, annual bonus, employee assistance scheme, free onsite parking and onsite canteen

• Learn how to first fix containerised unit and how to wire engines, generator sets, control panels, piping and plumbing systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to construct special order containerised generator sets.
• Attend academic and training facilities when required and complete all assessments within agreed timescales.
• Complete all internal on and off the job training to fulfil training matrices and the requirements of the role.
• Fulfil required competencies and complete apprentice logbook.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives.
• Display behaviour and conduct fitting with our Values in Action.
• Train other employees if and when required.
• Any other appropriate duties.

• Should have a minimum of 4 GCSE's including Mathematics, English and Science or Engineering, Grade C or above or equivalent.
• Must be willing to undertake internal and external job and academic training to achieve required qualifications, i.e. NVQ 2 & 3 and technical certificates.
• Physical ability to fulfil the requirements of the job.

NOTE:

Equivalent academic qualifications are welcomed. If you’re successful at the interview stage, the job offer will be conditional on you achieving the required grades before September 2026.

• Seniority level:
  Not applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Construction and Machinery Manufacturing

Closing date:
February 22, 2026 | Assessment Centre: 31 March – 1 April 2026 | Employment start date: 31 August 2026 (provisional).

Location:

Larne, Northern Ireland

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.