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Apprentice Electrical Engineer

Iris Bhc LTD · Darwen · posted 15 June 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026
Positions
1

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Electrical engineers typically do the following:

  • Design new ways to use electrical power to develop or improve products
  • Do detailed calculations to develop manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications
  • Direct manufacturing, installing, and testing of electrical equipment to ensure that products meet specifications and codes
  • Investigate complaints from customers or the public, evaluate problems, and recommend solutions
  • Work with project managers on production efforts to ensure that projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget

Electronics engineers typically do the following:

  • Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications
  • Analyse customer needs and determine electrical system requirements, capacity, and cost to develop a system plan
  • Develop maintenance and testing procedures for electronic components and equipment
  • Evaluate systems and recommend design modifications or equipment repair
  • Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, and systems to make sure they meet safety standards and applicable regulations
  • Plan and develop applications and modifications for electronic properties used in parts and systems to improve technical performance

Where it leads

  • Engineers work in high-tech, dynamic environments using state of the art equipment. They are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live
  • As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected
  • Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer

About Iris Bhc LTD

IRIS BHC Limited is a UK-based private limited company that specializes in the manufacture and engineering of electrical equipment. Operating out of Darwen, Lancashire, the company has been active since November 2013

Things to consider

Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role. 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Any (grade Grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade Grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE Science (grade Grade 4/C or above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Unit 4, Rinus Business Park, Grimshaw Street, Darwen, BB3 2QX

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