Electrical Apprenticeship

Supporting Your Development

The work of an Electrician is varied and can include the following:

• Installing and maintaining cables, wiring, conduits, fitments, meters, switchgear and other electrical equipment
• Using a variety of hand and power tools to measure, cut, join and fit cabling, wiring and equipment of various types
• Reading plans and technical drawings and working from them on large projects
• Installing the wiring and electrical components in complex electrical and electronic equipment
• Testing installations to make sure that they are effective and completely safe, diagnosing and repairing faults in installations and electrical equipment
  

Entry Requirements and Applications

Applicants must have sat and passed the relevant industry approved assessment – SECTT (in Scotland) or JTL (in England). It is also desirable for applicants to have achieved a National 5 or GSCE in Maths, English, Physics and a technical subject as a minimum. Click here for more information on sitting the Pre-Employment Assessment.

Click here to see sample questions (in preparation for sitting the test).

To apply, please email a copy of the following to Arthur McKay’s HR department using the “APPLY NOW” button below:

• Your SECTT or JTL pre-employment test result
• A completed Arthur McKay Apprenticeship Application Form (download here)
• Your most recent CV

Applications for 2019 apprenticeships are open from 7th January – 30th April 2019.

Please note that you must download and complete your Apprenticeship Application Form prior to submitting your application. To distinguish your application, please ensure you provide details of any relevant skills and/or work experience you have. It is important to note that, due to the high volume of applicants, any applications that do not include the required documentation will not be considered.