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Electrical, Control and Instrument Technician Apprenticeship

Salary Range
£15,500 - £15,500
£1,292 - £1,292 / mo

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Sittingbourne, England
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Electrical, Control and Instrument Technician Apprenticeship – Kemsley, Sittingbourne

Who are enfinium?

enfinium is one of the largest energy-from-waste businesses in the UK and an industry leader in the conversion of non-recyclable residential and business waste into heat and partially renewable power. enfinium currently has a platform of six (two in construction) strategically located facilities across the UK. Today, enfinium has an annual waste processing capacity of over 2.3 million tonnes, and a total combined electric generating capacity of 265MW (gross) - enough energy to power more than 500,000 UK homes. enfinium is owned by infrastructure investment funds managed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners

At enfinium we’re guided by five principles, we use these to make sure we’re not only doing a great job, but we’re doing it in the right and safe way:

One Team - Pride Matters - Safety on Purpose - Make a positive impact - Take Ownership

So what does an E, C&I Technician do?

You will be working alongside the maintenance team to carry out both ad-hoc and planned preventative and reactive maintenance on all mechanical aspects of the plant in a safe, compliant and commercially effective way to ensure operational continuity, reliability and performance of the plant.

  • Assisting in outage planning, scheduling & co-ordination.
  • Involvement in any investigations into safety and technical aspects of the EC&I equipment within the plant.
  • Implementing improvements to ensure the ongoing integrity and performance of the plant.
  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety & environmental management policies.
  • Carrying out and/or supervising contractors carrying out maintenance tasks.
  • Preparation of work control packs using a maintenance management system, issuing said work packs and reporting on close out of the work.
  • Involvement in the continuous review of EC&I spares to ensure the high availability and reliability of the plant.
  • Assisting in the development of a major plant failure strategy

As you advance through your apprenticeship and demonstrate competence your role and duties will expand in line with your modules.

What does the apprenticeship look like?

Year 1 – During year 1 you will be based at CATCH Stallingborough, this is where your journey begins in learning all that there is to know about being a Engineering Technician

Year 2 & 3 – During this time you will be based on site at Kemsley, throughout these two year you will have the opportunity to further understand and develop the skills by being on site and learning from your peers.

Your apprenticeship will conclude with an end point assessment where you will be evaluated by a practical observation, knowledge assessment and a technical interview. If you pass this, you will be awarded Technical Certificate in Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Maintenance and Level 3 NVQ (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation) to be achieved once onsite with employer.

Beyond year 3 and once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will be able to explore career opportunities across the enfinium group

To read the full course details please click here https://catchuk.org/maintenance/

Before applying to become an Apprentice Electrical, Control and Instrument Technician, there are few things you need to consider:

  • During Year 1 at CATCH you will be based on site at the college in Stallingborough; your accommodation, uniform and travel will be fully funded by enfinium.
  • This is a E,C&I Technician Apprenticeship role in at an Energy from Waste facility where you will be working in a plant operational facility environments. This means that you will be exposed to elements such as working from height, areas of elevated noise and temperatures, in addition to some confined spaces working, operating rotating machinery, open grated flooring up to a level of 45 meters.
  • It is important to remember that this is a professional qualification that would set you career in good stead and whilst enrolled you will be a representative of enfinium

Make a difference today to deliver a cleaner tomorrow

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: From £15,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sittingbourne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Electrical Engineering: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 01/05/2023
Expected start date: 17/08/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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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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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrical, Control and Instrument Technician Apprenticeship roles across enfinium Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15,500 - £15,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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