At a Glance
- Tasks: Support electricians in installing and testing electrical systems on exciting projects.
- Company: Join Trant Engineering, a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, career development, and 24 days holiday.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while working on meaningful engineering projects.
- Qualifications: CSCS Skilled Worker Card; no prior site experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects. Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we’re growing—and now looking for an Electrical Apprentice to play a key role in our project delivery teams.
The Role
This apprenticeship combines structured off-the-job learning with hands-on site experience, enabling the apprentice to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to become a fully qualified Electrician working on critical water and infrastructure assets.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Electrical Installation Support
- Assist electricians with installation of containment, cabling, glands, terminations, and electrical equipment.
- Support installation of motors, pumps, control panels, MCCs, junction boxes, and instrumentation interfaces.
- Prepare tools, materials, and work areas for electrical tasks.
- Assist with testing, inspection, and basic commissioning activities under supervision.
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Work in compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and all site HSE procedures.
- Follow safe systems of work, including isolation and permit-to-work procedures.
- Wear appropriate PPE and use tools and equipment safely.
- Participate in site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
- Report hazards, near-misses, and incidents immediately.
- Quality & Compliance
- Follow drawings, method statements, and instructions provided by supervisors.
- Assist in ensuring electrical works meet quality, regulatory, and client standards.
- Learn and apply QA/QC processes relevant to electrical installations.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Assist in completing daily work records, timesheets, and material usage logs.
- Support electricians with basic installation, testing, and commissioning documentation.
- Maintain personal training records and site competency evidence where required.
- Teamwork & Communication
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary site team including electrical, mechanical, civil, and process operatives.
- Follow instructions from electricians, senior electricians, and supervisors.
- Communicate clearly regarding work progress, access requirements, and site conditions.
- Support coordination of electrical activities with other trades to maintain programme and safety.
- Core Values: Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.
What We’re Looking For
- Essential
- CSCS Skilled Worker Card
- No previous site experience required
- Desirable
- GCSEs / Functional Skills in Maths and English.
Why Join Trant?
- At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly encourage employees to gain professional qualifications and fully support individuals on their journeys towards chartership.
- Work on complex, meaningful engineering projects
- Be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
- Strong pipeline of secured work and career progression opportunities
- Innovative environment with in-house design and manufacturing capability
- Long-term secured framework work
- Clear career development opportunities
- Strong safety and wellbeing culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Our company benefits package includes:
- Competitive salary
- Company car or car allowance (some levels)
- Mentored support within our ‘Career Development Association’, to work towards chartership
- 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
- Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice
- Company Pension Scheme
- Flexible working based on a ‘core hours’ system
- 1 x Professional Membership paid annually
- Hybrid working
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free onsite parking
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Discretionary annual bonus
Ready to take the next step in your planning career? Apply now and be part of something bigger.
Electrical Apprentice in Southampton employer: Trant Engineering
Trant Engineering is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic apprenticeship programme that combines structured learning with hands-on experience in a supportive and innovative environment. With a strong focus on career development, employees are encouraged to pursue professional qualifications and enjoy a collaborative culture that prioritises safety and wellbeing. Located at the heart of impactful engineering projects, Trant provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for progression, making it an ideal choice for aspiring electricians.
