Apprentice Electrician (No Experience Needed)

Learn how to tackle any electrical project, anywhere in the world.

As a full-time soldier, entry-level Electrician in the British Army, you'll:

Learn the principles of electrical engineering and how to apply them in field

Master solving challenges like setting up field base electricity and emergency power in a blackout

Work on single and three-phase electrical installations

Install and operate low-voltage underground cables, intruder and fire alarm systems and power generation equipment

Study for civilian qualifications in electrics (including Level 3 and 4 Diploma in Electrotechnical Studies and Practice (Military Engineering))

To qualify, you must:

Be between 16 years 6 months and 35 years 6 months

Have a GCSE Grade A-C/9-5 or Scottish National 5 in Maths, English Language and one other subject

Be able to pass a basic fitness test.

Set yourself up for life.

From the start of your training, you'll earn £27,282 a year which will go up as you progress in your career.

From your first day of training, you'll be gaining transferrable skills. You don't need to know how to do the job before you get here, because we'll give you all the training you need.

Step 1 is your initial military training teaching you how to be a soldier. Step 2 will be 12 weeks at the Royal School of Military Engineering. Step 3 will be 33 weeks of electrical training such as wiring and power generation.

You'll also receive 30 days' annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities.

You'll even get to travel the world, taking part in the Army's adventurous training, and spending dedicated time playing the sports you love.

Get skills, get qualified, get confident.

You Belong Here.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £27,282.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Work Location: On the road

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