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Electrical Engineering Apprentice

MASTERMOVER LTD · SHREWSBURY COLLEGE
Location
Ashbourne
Postcode
DE6 1HD
Salary
£18,000 a year
Duration
4 Years
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 4 – Higher
Qualification
Automation and controls engineering technician (level 4)
Start date
11 January 2027
Application deadline
14 November 2026
Posted
27 October 2026
Vacancy reference
2000061165

About the role

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain practical experience in:

  • Electrical assembly and wiring
  • Reading electrical schematics and technical drawings
  • Testing and commissioning equipment
  • Software installation and machine configuration
  • Fault finding and diagnostics
  • Maintaining technical documentation
  • Continuous improvement activities

Working week

Monday to Thursday - 8.00am to 5.00pm with 30 mins lunch break. Friday - 8.00am to 2.00pm (no lunch break).

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam working

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Five subjects including English & maths · Grade 5 (High C) or above
Essential
Level 3 · Engineering related · Grade pass
Essential
or A levels · related subjects · Grade pass

Training & development

This apprenticeship is taught at Shrewsbury College Higher Education centre at the London Road campus on a day release basis once a week (term time) where you will be taught the HNC in Electronic and Electrical Systems. The remaining working days will be at MasterMover site in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

In addition, your skills and behaviours will be assessed in the workplace against the apprenticeship standard. 

Future prospects

Potentially a full-time position following successful completion of the apprenticeship and performance reviews.

Company benefits

  • Annual performance and salary reviews
  • Counselling Support
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension Scheme
  • Retail & Gym Discounts
  • Virtual GP Access

Things to consider

Essential - Keen interest in electrical engineering, automation or control systems.

Desirable - Experience of engineering, electronics, coding, robotics or technical projects through education, hobbies or work experience.

About MASTERMOVER LTD

MasterMover is a leading provider of electric material handling solutions, helping businesses around the world improve productivity, efficiency and workplace safety through innovative electric tug technology.

Why Join MasterMover?

  • Work for a globally recognised industry leader
  • Earn while you learn
  • Develop valuable engineering and automation skills
  • Be part of a collaborative and innovative team
  • Build a long-term engineering career within a growing international business
Website
www.mastermover.com/
Contact name
Shrewsbury College Rachel Schofield
Contact phone
01743653133
Contact email
rachelsc@shrewsbury.ac.uk