Summary
Are you ready to begin an electrical engineering career? Stratos Control Systems Limited are looking for an Electrical Engineering Apprentice to join the team. You will assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, read and interpret technical drawings and much more.
Wage
£16,328 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
08.00 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday, 08.00 to 14.30 Friday.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 11 August
Duration
4 years 1 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Stratos Control Systems Limited are specialists in Industrial Process & Production Control panels. They will be moving from Thrapston to Corby, near Asda, in June 2025.
Their in-house workshop produces control panels of the highest quality, from simple rebuilds to complex control suites approved as an integrator by Siemens, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Honeywell.
If you are looking to start your career in a fast paced & innovative business where every day brings new exciting, rewarding and sometimes unexpected challenges then, this apprenticeship provides you with a fantastic opportunity to become an Electrical Engineer by developing your skills whilst gaining an Engineering qualification.
Working within the engineering department, you will gain on-the-job training and experience through the apprenticeship programme and monitored professional development.
So what will you be learning in this role?
* You will assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and work alongside experienced engineers to learn industry standards and best practices
* Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
* Support fault-finding and troubleshooting activities on electrical equipment and learn about electrical safety regulations and ensure compliance in all tasks
* You will gain experience in using hand tools, test equipment, and software relevant to electrical engineering
* Working within the employer's health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
College course will begin in September 2025.
Where you’ll work
2 THE BARN
LAKE VIEW BUSINE
TOP CLOSE
THRAPSTON
NN14 4PP
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* Level 3 Engineering Technician - Mechatronics Pathway
* Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 9 to 4 (A* to C))
* Maths (grade 9 to 4 (A* to C))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Team working
Other requirements
The company will be moving from Thrapston to Corby, near Asda, in June 2025. Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Tresham College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.