Estates Electrical Apprentice

**Science and Technology Facilities Council**

**Salary**: £18,000 per annum rising annually
**Hours**:Full time (37 hours per week)
**Contract Type**:Fixed Term for 4 years
**Location**: Science and Technology Facilities Council Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot
**Closing Date**: 10rh March 2024
**Interview Date**:March/April 2024 onsite at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
**Start Date**:September 2024

The **Estates Electrical Apprentice** will support the undertaking of efficient and effective day to day maintenance activities relating to the electrical services (small power, lighting, fire alarms etc.) at 3 STFC sites; RAL, Chilbolton Observatory and Cosener’s House. The role reports to the Electrical Services Manager and will learn to carry out maintenance tasks to ensure that STFC’s electrical services provide an efficient and continuous service to support the estate and its scientific programmes.

The post holder will also take an active role in the installation of new/replacement electrical services and systems across the estate.

The successful applicant will attend Newbury College on a day release basis leading to the industry recognised EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification over a four-year period.

**About an apprenticeship at STFC**

With training and support from experts in their fields, you’ll be enthusiastic about developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours, working towards completing your apprenticeship, gaining appropriate qualifications whilst making a real difference in your role.

If working with innovative technologies on world-leading research isn’t enough, you will develop both professionally and as a critical member of the team in an environment you won’t find anywhere else.

Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have - and those you have yet to discover

We provide an opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion. You’ll have access to additional core skills development, access to a community of apprentices across the site, annual Apprentice awards evenings, a number of active sport and social groups across campus, and potential opportunities for overseas placements.

STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days’ annual leave, an outstanding index linked pension scheme, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours.

For a list of our full benefits, please visit here.

**About the role**

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Complete a prescribed programme of training to be conducted within the Rutherford Appleton Laboratories Estates Maintenance department, working within workshops and the wider scientific laboratories.
- To become proficient in the installation, operation, maintenance, testing and repair of modern electrical distribution systems and ancillaries.
- To obtain a high level of competence in installing low voltage electrical wiring systems, their ancillaries and associated distribution equipment (50 -1,000 Volts A.C.)
- To obtain an intermediate level of competence in building management system control and programmable logic control engineering.
- Gain the skills to confidently and competently undertake fault diagnosis on a range of service equipment and systems, such as emergency lighting, fire detection systems, electrical distribution equipment and wiring and three phase plant including rotating machines.
- Attend college on a block release basis leading to recognised NVQ level three qualifications over a four year period.
- Carry out maintenance tasks and duties at the Laboratory as directed by the Departmental Technical Manager / Supervisor, these activities will be directly relevant to the apprenticeships’ key competencies and skills and will assist the wider department in delivering their core maintenance service commitments.
- As an STFC Apprentice you will communicate to staff across STFC and at all levels. You will work as part of a team as well as working on your own. You will also have contact throughout your apprenticeship with college tutors and visitors to site.
- Champion the Estates service in a positive manner.
- Deliver a high level of customer service.
- Attend appropriate additional training to support the role and service delivery.

Through the training provider, Newbury College, you will undertake a Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship which will include:

- Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Electrical Installation and Maintenance
- On-the-job competency training
- Theoretical knowledge
- At the end of the four-year training period you will sit the AM2 electrical trade assessment as well as the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

You will be required to attend Newbury College on a day release basis as part of your training; you mu