Apprentice Electrician
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Direct ATS application. Include measurable achievements and core keywords from the job description.
Initial recruiter screening → Hiring Manager interview → Role-specific practical assessment.
Compensation benchmarked against current UK market rates (GBP).
UK Right-to-Work verified for direct application.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Reporting to the product manager, as an apprentice you will be working within the Assembly Team as a flexible resource carrying out a range of duties involved in the assembly of gates/barriers/poles/electrical control panels as required.
Job Duties
- Assembling, wiring, repairing and testing of mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment on our range of products.
- Using hand/crimp/soldering/power tools.
- Crimping, looming and cable terminating work on control panels.
- Accurately numbering, crimping and stripping of various cables.
- Liaise with stores to get required stock for projects.
- Working to instructions and/or wiring diagrams/drawings.
- General assembly tasks.
- Ensuring that all Health and Safety requirements are met including: equipment checks; wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment; following safety protocols; proactively reporting any concerns or risks; participating in training and risk assessments as required.
- Work towards completion of Electrical Apprenticeship.
Skills, Knowledge & Behaviours
- Ability to read and understand technical/wiring drawings.
- Interest in Engineering.
- Experience of using tools.
- Demonstrate a commitment to on-going learning and personal development.
- A good communicator who works well in a team environment.
- Enjoy working under your own initiative and managing a busy workload.
- An awareness of health and safety.
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Driving Licence.
- Flexible to work overtime/weekends.
Newgate Ltd based in Newark was established in 1984 and has built an outstanding reputation for providing quality bespoke security solutions including gates, barriers, road blockers and access control systems. We provide an end-to-end service to our customers – with the capability to design, fabricate, install, service and repair equipment throughout the UK.
If you feel you have the experience and Newgate sounds like the right company for you. Please apply with your CV and cover letter torecruitment@newgate.uk.com.
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