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Electrical Maintenance Apprentice

🏢 ROCKWOOL Group 📍 Bridgend, Wales 💼 Company - Public
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£35,706 - £45,546
£2,976 - £3,796 / mo
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Bridgend, Wales
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Turning stone into remarkable products

Transforming natural resources into high-quality stone wool products puts you at the center of what makes ROCKWOOL successful in its industry. In our technologically-advanced production environment, you work closely with skilled colleagues who all strive to improve and optimize our manufacturing processes. You are offered the opportunity to work in an organization which cares about its employees and has a people-driven culture.
Electrical Apprenticeship

Company Profile:
The ROCKWOOL UK has been operating in Pencoed, South Wales since 1979 and continues to enhance modern living to this day. Our purpose is simple – to release the natural power of stone.
At ROCKWOOL UK, we are committed to giving all employees the tools needed to develop their skills and to release their full potential in their careers with us.
As a result of this commitment, ROCKWOOL UK are looking to recruit an Electrical Apprentice to join our growing Maintenance Team. Please note applicant must be starting their first year of a Electrical Apprenticeship.
The Role:
An Electrical Apprenticeship at ROCKWOOL UK will give you the tools to succeed here within our organisation and allow you to grow as an individual.
This apprenticeship scheme allows you to gain hands on learning opportunities with a variety of machinery on site. This is then enhanced through opportunities to gain national, industry recognised qualifications that will further develop your Electrical knowledge alongside your practical learning.
Over the course of the 4 year Apprenticeship the hands on experience you will gain will be invaluable for your success here at ROCKWOOL UK, and as a result you will be working closely with experienced colleagues that will be able to share their experiences and knowledge with you.
The Maintenance and Engineering department is crucial to the operations at our Pencoed manufacturing facility, and our Apprenticeship scheme will provide you with the skills to perform at a high level within a fast paced, forward thinking company.
The Apprenticeship:
Year 1
  • Enhanced Engineering Programme at Bridgend College
  • FE/ HE Academic Engineering Qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma) for Electrical Engineering.
  • NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations.
  • Digital Literacy
Year 2
  • Study a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering.
  • Start your NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Engineering Maintenance.
  • Complete additional training courses relevant to the engineering discipline of your apprenticeship.
Year 3
  • Continue with your NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Engineering Maintenance.
  • Undertake a HNC in Engineering.
  • Complete additional training courses relevant to the engineering discipline of your apprenticeship.
Year 4
  • Complete your NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Engineering Maintenance.
  • Complete your HNC in Engineering.
  • Complete additional training courses relevant to the engineering discipline of your apprenticeship.
The Successful Candidate:
To be considered, you will need:
  • 5 GCSE’s with a minimum of C grade to include Maths, English and Science. Other subject areas such as Design & Technology, Information Technology or Engineering would be an advantage.
  • Interest in engineering/production and technology.
This is what we offer:
  • Opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications
  • Competitive Salary
  • Excellent company benefits such as 30 days annual leave, Aviva Pension Scheme and Westfield Health Cashback Scheme
  • Great working environment
To complete your application, please include a Cover Letter outlining why you should be considered for ROCKWOOL UK’s Electrical Apprenticeship. Below are some handy tips to get you started:
  • Tell us a bit about yourself.
  • Why have you applied for this apprenticeship?
  • What interests you about Electrical Engineering?
  • Have you ever had a part-time job? If so, tell us about it. This doesn’t have to be relevant to the apprenticeship that you are applying for.
Interested?
Would you also be proud to enrich society like we do? Apply now to join us improving modern living conditions for millions of people worldwide.
If you would like any further information, please get in contact with our L&D Specialist Paul Morgan via email:
paul.morgan1@rockwool.com
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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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