Electrical Engineering Apprentice

About the Employer

Prime AI Ltd offers turnkey mechanical and electrical automation systems to all sectors, with a particular specialism in automotive OEMs. With over 45 years of industry experience, we’re proud to deliver solutions that beat expectations without the technical or commercial compromise. Whether it’s a turnkey solution built from the ground up, or a modification of your existing facilities, you can be sure that we have the tools and the expertise for the job.

We can help almost any OEM manufacturer to achieve their technical goals in a timely and cost-effective manner. Keep scrolling to learn more about just a few of our specialisms:

What You'll Do

Prime is an innovative engineering company specialising in industrial automation, system integration and robotics.

As an Engineering Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on real customer projects from day one. Depending on your chosen pathway (Electrical or Mechanical), you'll develop practical skills in designing, building, testing and commissioning advanced automation systems.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the design and manufacture of automated machinery.
• Building and wiring electrical control panels.
• Site installation.
• Supporting installation and commissioning at customer sites.
• Using CAD software and engineering drawings.
• Testing, fault-finding and continuous improvement.
• Learning safe working practices and engineering standards.
• Working closely with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your engineering career in a growing business working on innovative projects across manufacturing and automation.

Training Outcome

Successful apprentices will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Engineering Technician or Junior Engineer role. Prime is committed to developing talent, with opportunities to progress into Design Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Project Engineering or Controls Engineering as experience grows.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English, Maths, Science plus 2 others - 4+

Course Information

Course: Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm (15 minute breakfast & 30-minute lunch paid).

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: MTC (MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE) TRAINING LIMITED