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Electronic and Electrical Engineering Degree Apprentice

Lubrizol Limited · Derby · posted 2 July 2026

Wage
£22,990 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Degree (Level 6)
Standard
Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 August 2026
Positions
1

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As an Electronic and Electrical Degree Apprentice, you will gain a broad range of experience of latest testing technologies and an opportunity to develop a skill set that includes automation control, electronics and electrical installation, instrumentation and measurement and electrical plant maintenance and fault finding.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

  • Installation, maintenance, fault finding and troubleshooting on electrical control and automated systems
  • Programming and calibration
  • Documentation and safety compliance
  • PLCs, SCADA, BMS systems and communication networks

Your training

You will spend 4 days each week working alongside skilled professionals in the workplace, and one day each week studying and training at Derby College's Roundhouse campus.

Where it leads

Upon succesful completion of this apprenticeship, you could be employed as a Controls (Electrical and Electronic) Specialist.

About Lubrizol Limited

At Lubrizol, we don’t just develop solutions – we collaborate to shape the future. With curiosity and expertise at our core, we create innovations that advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. Our global team blends technical precision with bold ideas, transforming challenges into growth opportunities. Our speciality chemicals expertise enhances practically every facet of life, from the way you move around the place, to how you take care of yourself, to how you work. Imagined for Life, Enabled by Science.

Things to consider

To be eligible to apply for this apprenticeship, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English, maths and science. You must also have one of the following:

  • A Levels at ABB or above including Maths and a Science or Engineering/Technical subject, or OR
  • BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering at DDM or above, OR
  • T Level in Engineering at Distinction or above, OR
  • Level 3 apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

The Lubrizol site in Hazelwood is approximately 8 miles north of Derby City Centre and is not near regular public transport links. You will also need to travel to Derby College on Pride Park one day each week.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingPatienceProfessionalControl systems knowledge

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Any other 2 subjects (grade C/4) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade C/4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade C/4) — essential
  • GCSE Science (grade C/4) — essential
  • A Level Engineering/Technology related subject (grade B) — essential
  • A Level Maths (grade B) — essential
  • A Level Science (grade B) — essential
  • T Level Engineering (grade Distinction) — essential
  • BTEC Engineering - Extended Diploma (grade DDM) — essential

Where you'll work

  • The Knowle Nether Lane Hazelwood, Derby, DE56 4AN

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