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Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative Apprentice – Hillingdon

J MCCANN & CO LIMITED

LOCATION
📍 Uxbridge, UB8 3EU
PAY
💶 £16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
HOURS
⏰ 40 hours per week hrs/week
DURATION
📅 2 Years
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SECTOR
Construction and the built environment

Requirements

Apprenticeship Standard: Highways maintenance skilled operative (level 2) (Level 2) Desired skills: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

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About this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in highway electrical engineering while working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification. As a Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative Apprentice, you will support the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of essential highway electrical infrastructure, helping to keep the UK's road network safe and operational. 
Working alongside experienced engineers, you will develop practical skills in the installation and maintenance of street lighting, traffic signals, illuminated signs, electrical cabling and other highway electrical equipment. You will also gain valuable knowledge of health and safety, electrical testing, fault finding, traffic management and the specialist tools and equipment used within the industry. 
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, working outdoors, solving practical problems and are keen to build a rewarding career in highway electrical engineering and infrastructure. 
Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with the installation and maintenance of street lighting systems
Supporting the installation, inspection and repair of traffic signals and illuminated signs
Installing ducts, cables and feeder pillars
Learning how to safely isolate and test electrical equipment
Carrying out planned maintenance and fault-finding activities Using specialist tools, plant and testing equipment
Working safely on live highways under traffic management
Completing site documentation and digital records
Working alongside experienced engineers on infrastructure projects throughout the UK 

Training

Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative (Level 2) Apprentice
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0051-v1-0
Training will be delivered at the J McCann Training Centre in Lenton, Nottingham
The centre offers a dedicated learning environment equipped with industry-recognised facilities and equipment, designed to enhance the apprentice experience and support the development of key technical skills
This ensures that training closely reflects current industry standards and employer requirements, providing apprentices with practical, hands-on experience relevant to their role
Training will be delivered via a block-release model, 1 week out of the month; enabling apprentices to fully immerse themselves in their learning while applying their knowledge within the workplace
For apprentices travelling from further afield, accommodation will be arranged and fully funded by the company, ensuring they can focus on their development and gain maximum benefit from the training program

What you could go on to do

Highways Electrician or Service Operative apprenticeship, further Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role with J McCann & Co Limited as a Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative
As your skills and experience develop, you may have the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 enhancing your technical knowledge and opening up opportunities for specialist, senior engineering and supervisory roles within the business

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