Electrical Apprentice (Phase 4 completed) – LV Switchgear Manufacturing

About this opportunity 

Have you completed Phase 4 of your Electrical Apprenticeship and are looking for somewhere you’ll learn more than just installation work?

At Capital Switchgear, you’ll work on the design and manufacture of low voltage switchgear and control panels used in some of the most demanding environments, including data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, hospitals, commercial developments and critical infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to continue your apprenticeship in a modern manufacturing environment where you’ll develop a broad range of electrical and technical skills, working alongside experienced panel builders, electricians, testers and engineers.

What you’ll be doing

As part of our Production team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in the manufacturing process, including:

• Building and assembling LV switchgear panels
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Installing and terminating control wiring and power wiring
• Mechanical assembly of electrical enclosures and components
• Busbar preparation and assembly
• Installing protection devices, meters, relays and control equipment
• Fault finding and resolving wiring issues
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, quality and safety
• Working closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to deliver projects on time

Every day is different. One week you could be building a distribution board for a commercial project, the next helping manufacture complex switchgear destined for a major data centre.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has successfully completed Phase 4 of the SOLAS Electrical Apprenticeship
• Has a genuine interest in electrical manufacturing and switchgear
• Is curious and willing to learn
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work
• Enjoys learning new skills
• Works well as part of a team
• Has good attention to detail
• Wants to build a long-term career within the electrical industry

Experience in panel building is of course an advantage, but not essential – we’ll teach you.

Why choose Capital Switchgear?

Unlike many apprenticeships where you’re carrying out the same installation work every day, this role offers exposure to a wide range of specialist electrical manufacturing skills. You’ll gain experience in:

• LV switchgear manufacture
• Control panel assembly
• Electrical testing & Fault finding
• Quality inspection
• Manufacturing processes
• Reading complex engineering drawings
• Working alongside experienced electrical engineers

These are highly transferable skills that will support your career long after you qualify.

What we offer

• Apprentice salary
• Monday to Friday working hours (Mon-Thurs 07:30-16:30, Fri finish at 13:30)
• Overtime opportunities
• On-the-job training and mentoring
• Exposure to large-scale, technically challenging projects
• Modern manufacturing facility
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career opportunities after qualification

Your career doesn’t stop when you qualify

Many of our qualified electricians continue to develop their careers within the business. Based on your abilities and performance, future opportunities may include:

• Electrical Tester
• Team Leader
• Production Supervisor
• Onsite commissioning

If you’re looking for an apprenticeship where you’ll build specialist skills, work on high-profile projects and join a company committed to developing its people, we’d love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to treating our employees equally in relation to age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion, and sexual orientation.  We treat our employees equally in recruitment, pay, conditions, training, work experience and career progression.