Apprentice Mobile Electrical
Contract: Key Account Network
Location: Sheffield, S6
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you looking to kick-start your career in electrical engineering while gaining hands-on experience and a recognised qualification?
We are looking for an Apprentice Electrical Engineer who is eager to develop practical skills and learn from experienced engineers in a real workplace environment.
This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to build a successful career while working towards industry-recognised qualifications.
Job Description
Throughout your apprenticeship journey, you will attend a local college one day per week to develop the theory and practical knowledge required for your qualification.
The remaining four days will be spent applying your learning in the workplace under expert guidance and supervision, gaining valuable experience in electrical installation, maintenance, testing, and facilities management while developing the skills needed for a successful career in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on electrical systems and equipment.
- Support electrical installation work, including wiring, containment, lighting, and other electrical components.
- Help inspect, test, diagnose, and rectify electrical faults under supervision.
- Carry out basic electrical repairs and replace lamps, sockets, switches, and lighting components.
- Follow all health, safety, environmental, and permit-to-work procedures, ensuring work areas remain safe and tidy.
- Support reactive maintenance requests and work collaboratively with electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and facilities teams.
- Complete maintenance records, job reports, asset updates, and compliance documentation accurately.
- Attend all college and training sessions while working towards relevant electrical qualifications and developing technical skills.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), typically including Maths, English, and Science, or Functional Skills Level 2.
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a workshop or live-site environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and engineers.
- Enthusiasm for practical problem-solving and learning new technical skills.
- Demonstrates resilience under pressure and adapts to changing priorities.
- Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
- Commitment to delivering high standards of customer service and safe working practices.
Learning and Development
- Work towards qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 and City & Guilds Electrical Installation.
- Develop practical skills and knowledge of electrical systems and facilities management operations.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [email protected]
To find out more about what we do go here - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Pay: £26,436.80-£27,262.90 per year
Work Location: In person
