Electrical Apprentice

Description

Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects.

Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we’re growing—and now looking for an Electrical Apprentice to play a key role in our project delivery teams.

The RoleThis apprenticeship combines structured off-the-job learning with hands-on site experience, enabling the apprentice to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to become a fully qualified Electrician working on critical water and infrastructure assets.
What You’ll Be Doing

1) Electrical Installation Support 

Assist electricians with installation of containment, cabling, glands, terminations, and electrical equipment. 

Support installation of motors, pumps, control panels, MCCs, junction boxes, and instrumentation interfaces. 

Prepare tools, materials, and work areas for electrical tasks. 

Assist with testing, inspection, and basic commissioning activities under supervision. 

2) Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) 

Work in compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and all site HSE procedures. 

Follow safe systems of work, including isolation and permit-to-work procedures. 

Wear appropriate PPE and use tools and equipment safely. 

Participate in site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings. 

Report hazards, near-misses, and incidents immediately. 

3) Quality & Compliance 

Follow drawings, method statements, and instructions provided by supervisors. 

Assist in ensuring electrical works meet quality, regulatory, and client standards. 

Learn and apply QA/QC processes relevant to electrical installations. 

4) Documentation & Reporting 

Assist in completing daily work records, timesheets, and material usage logs.

Support electricians with basic installation, testing, and commissioning documentation.

Maintain personal training records and site competency evidence where required. 

5) Teamwork & Communication 

Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary site team including electrical, mechanical, civil, and process operatives. 

Follow instructions from electricians, senior electricians, and supervisors. 

Communicate clearly regarding work progress, access requirements, and site conditions.

Support coordination of electrical activities with other trades to maintain programme and safety. 

6) Core Values: 
Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.  

What We’re Looking For
Essential

CSCS Skilled Worker Card

No previous site experience required
Desirable
GCSEs / Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Why Join Trant?
At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly encourage employees to gain professional qualifications and fully support individuals on their journeys towards chartership.

Work on complex, meaningful engineering projects

Be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team

Strong pipeline of secured work and career progression opportunities

Innovative environment with in-house design and manufacturing capability

Long-term secured framework work

Clear career development opportunities

Strong safety and wellbeing culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Our company benefits package includes.

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance (some levels)

Mentored support within our ‘Career Development Association’, to work towards chartership

24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays

Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible working based on a ‘core hours’ system

1 x Professional Membership paid annually

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Bike to Work Scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Ready to take the next step in your planning career? Apply now and be part of something bigger