Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Within our UK-based Electrical Team we undertake projects across all process industries. We provide concept design to delivery solutions for projects ranging from HV infrastructure through to Process Automation Control Systems. We are looking to grow our team and create a sustainable future. We are looking for an apprentice to join our team to develop into a consultant engineer supporting our clients on projects across the UK and our overseas colleagues across the world. We are building a team to lead the business globally. Our projects can vary from feasibility studies on HV capacity to Control System Migrations in a Brewery in South East Asia. Over the course of the apprenticeship, the training will not be limited to your Level 6 degree with Derby College. We will develop with you a career plan and set development goals across your apprenticeship that will range from specific technical requirements, project management and leadership assessments.

Project Work:

• Electrical concept Design on a project by project basis
• Writing specifications for Panel, Instrumentation & Installations
• Writing specifications for Building Services
• Writing of project documentation
• Project documentation
• Management of the electrical element of any assigned project inclusive of suppliers and contractors
• Onsite I/O Testing & Commissioning Support
• Ensuring As Built Documentation is completed by suppliers and issued to clients

Sales:

• Supporting the Solutions Sales Team with proposal & costings for the EC&I elements of quotations
• Attending Sales visits with prospective customers
• Advising the customer on possible technical/technological developments, service opportunities and optimisation possibilities

Documentation:

• Preparing Documentation as detailed but not limited to
• Feasibility Studies
• URS (EC&I)
• Engineering Schedules
• Witness Test Reports
• Commissioning Schedules
• Collate As Built Documentation
• Review other suppliers' documentation in a timely manner
• Produce Project documentation using the Niras or Customer Standards

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Niras has a Graduate Scheme in place designed to support Graduate post degree. Subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship and business requirements, we would anticipate a career plan that supports progression through “Engineer” “Senior Engineer” to Consultant Engineer”, setting annual career goals and objectives. As a global business, an individual’s development can be technically based or management based, both are supported and promoted.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Interest in automation Basic electrical understanding Good knowledge of MS Office Good knowledge of English Process technology knowledge Excellent time keeping skills Willingness to write reports Knowledge of technical writing Willingness to work away Willingness to learn Clean driving license Permission to work in the UK

Qualifications

GCSE 5 x GCSE (must include English, Maths & Science) (Grade 4/C or above/equivalent) Essential

BTEC Engineering or Technology (with further Maths) (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

Things to consider

Niras are an international consultancy business, we have projects across the globe which will require an element of UK and International travel as the candidate progresses through their career. The successful candidate must have a desire to travel and work away from home for short durations. You will need a clean driving license to apply for this position. Employees are expected to work the hours required for the proper fulfilment of their duties and business objectives. This may extend to occasional additional hours above standard work hours. Where significant additional hours are required, time off in lieu (TOIL) is available subject to any qualifying conditions operated by the business unit and prior approval from the Line Manager. In this regard, there may be a possible requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends , however it is anticipated this would be very limited and usually subject to customer shutdown requirements. Any such requirement would be subject to discussion between the individual and their Line Manager. If any international travel for business purposes is required, this may include weekend travel overseas. Other benefits include: •24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – providing a range of well-being support provisions such as advisory and counselling services, and access to exclusive perks and savings! •Enhanced provisions for Family-friendly related leave and/or pay inclusive of statutory entitlements •Paid time off for Dependents and Emergencies •Paid Compassionate Leave •Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme •Employer funded eye tests and support towards corrective glasses if required for DSE purposes •Business mobile phone if required for the performance of your duties •Flexible working arrangements. If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a derby college email address (@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply.

Employer

NIRAS GROUP (UK) LTD

https://www.niras.com/sectors/food-and-beverage/food-beverage-uk/

Address

Millennium Court
First Avenue
Burton-On-Trent

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Degree

Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)