Apprentice - Electrical​/Commissioning Engineer

Please use this application for both of the Apprentice roles

After submitting your CV, you will receive an application form which must be completed and returned by Sunday, 18th January. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all applicants

JOB TITLE - ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN / COMMISSIONING ENGINEER APPRENTICE

LOCATION - ALDERMASTON

DEPARTMENT - OPERATIONS

POSITION - Staff

CLEARANCE - DV

NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others.

This work is delivered at NSG's own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles.

Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment.

To learn and develop the skills needed to support qualified electricians working on the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of electrical systems and equipment in a nuclear environment. Throughout the 4 year Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship, the apprentice will follow technical drawings and Safe Systems of Work to carry out tasks safely and correctly under the guidance of experienced electrical personnel.

Start your career as an Apprentice Electrician, working alongside qualified electricians and gaining hands on experience.

• Install LV (Low Voltage) and ELV (Extra Low Voltage) systems and equipment
• Carry out cable installations including containment, trunking, and cable tray systems
• Perform first fixing works (installing back boxes, containment, cables, and conduit)
• Perform second fixing works (terminating cables, fitting accessories, and final connections)
• Work with different cable types including SWA, MICC, FP200, and singles in containment
• Assist with testing and inspection of installed electrical systems
• Work from electrical schematics, diagrams, and drawings
• Help ensure all work meets safety, regulatory, and legislative requirements
• Keep accurate records and documentation

• Completion of an electrical installation level 2 or equivalent training - Desirable
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C / 4 or above, including English, Maths, and a science or technical subject - Essential
• CSCS card for the relevant trade - Desirable
• Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent - Relevant training will be provided if required

• Interest in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection & testing - Essential
• Familiar with practical, hands‑on work or workshop activities - Essential
• Awareness of basic health & safety - Essential
• Experience of technical, engineering, or construction environments (work experience or similar) - Desirable
• Basic understanding of electrical principles - Desirable
• Willingness to learn industry regulations and standards - Essential

• Competent user of MS Office - Essential
• Keen to learn and work with electrical systems - Essential
• Can read and follow instructions and electrical drawings - Desirable
• Comfortable using hand and power tools safely - Desirable
• Maintain clear and organised records and documentation - Desirable
• Able to work well as team member - Essential
• Good communication with colleagues and contractors - Essential
• Awareness of…