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R&B Switchgear Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our operations, and we believe nurturing exceptional talent is key to achieving this. Through the R&B Switchgear Academy, our apprenticeships, T Level placements and graduate programmes are designed for those looking to ignite their career and make a real impact within the power engineering industry.
Unleash your potential with one of the UK’s leading electrical switchgear and power engineering specialists. If you thrive on challenge and innovation and want to play a role in an industry that powers the world around us we would love to hear from you.
Through the R&B Switchgear Academy we offer a wide range of early career pathways including apprenticeships T Level placements and graduate programmes. You will have the opportunity to work on ground breaking projects gain hands on experience and collaborate with some of the world’s leading blue chip organisations. There is a pathway for every stage from school leavers and college or sixth form students to graduates and early career professionals ready for their next challenge.
Our Electrical and Mechanical Programme, tailored for Apprenticeships, T Level Placements and Graduate Programmes, is all about giving you the foundation to build a trailblazing career at R&B Switchgear Group. It is a chance to kickstart your training in an exciting, future-facing industry whilst receiving the support you need to achieve your full potential.
A programme designed for aspiring engineers, by experienced engineers.
Through the R&B Switchgear Academy, we offer career pathways for all academic levels including school leavers, college and sixth form students, graduates and those already in work who are ready for their next big challenge.
Applications for graduate programmes are now closed.
Our apprenticeships through the R&B Switchgear Academy offer a unique blend of practical experience alongside electrical and mechanical theoretical knowledge. At R&B Switchgear Group, this creates a clear pathway for individuals to develop their skills while working closely with experienced professionals.
Applications for apprenticeships are now closed until Spring 2027.
Through the R&B Switchgear Academy, R&B Switchgear Group is leading the way with our 45 day nine week placements. These placements provide second year students with a direct route to electrical and mechanical practical proficiency and career readiness.
Over the past two years, five of our twelve placement students have progressed into further education and training opportunities with the business. Students gain valuable, practical and role specific on the job experience, alongside a clear pathway into continued learning and long term careers within the organisation.
Applications for T Level placements are now closed until Spring 2026.
We welcome graduates from all levels—undergraduates, postgraduates, and those in sandwich programs—to thrive and succeed with us. Our rotation plan allows the exploration of different business functions, inc. Manufacturing, Services, Projects, Sales & Estimating.
Applications for graduate programmes are now closed.
View our live vacancies online here with the R&B Switchgear Academy and apply with your CV and cover letter, or email your application to careers@rbswitch.com.
Suitable candidates will be invited to one of our assessment days.
Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an interview.
Successful candidates will begin their career journey here at R&B Switchgear Academy.
We offer our aspiring engineers an array of benefits that go beyond the ordinary.
With opportunities to work on projects abroad, you’ll not only develop technical skills but also gain a global perspective.
Explore additional opportunities to upskill and grow with us. Our latest LMS (Learning Management System) allows for easier on-the-go learning. Contributing to both personal success and the resilience of our thriving organisation.
Prioritising your well-being by providing regular health check-ups, preventive measures, and support for a safe working environment.
Hear from them personally about what they think of life at R&B…
As an apprentice, working at R&B has been one of the most enlightening experiences.
Through working with other experienced colleagues and trainers, such as our Technical Training Manager Gavin, I have learned the basics and the caveats of becoming a professional engineer. And that valuable knowledge is sometimes only found in a place like R&B.
They have taken care of and provided for me with the hospitality of their office staff and the equipment that every engineer needs.
My skills and knowledge are a testament to R&B’s ability to make brilliant engineers out of anyone who is willing to try.
I am amazed by how much I have learned in so little time. I’m enjoying working with different types of engineers from different backgrounds within the workshop. I feel extremely supported while at work and cannot wait for the new experiences to come.
I would recommend this placement to other students on the T Level course. Unlike some other companies, R&B has many engineering opportunities and career paths. In addition, it is a good working environment where everyone feels welcome.
I have only been working at R&B for a short time but I am impressed with how my journey has been going so far. Everyone is so patient and willing to help and I look forward to seeing how far I’ll progress working at R&B
Since starting my apprenticeship with R&B I have learnt more about my mechanical hand skills and planning ahead prior to starting the job, I feel like both of these skills have equipped me with what I need to progress my engineering career.
I really enjoyed my first week and can’t wait to be back in for my next placement block. What’s cool is how approachable everyone is, even senior engineers. I felt comfortable to ask any question I had.
I would recommend this apprenticeship to other students as it opens new doors for them into the world of engineering, surrounded by good a support network of people and a great training environment.
Here at R&B Switchgear Group we have goals that drive us forward to a brighter and better future.
To become a best-in-class provider of power engineering solutions and after-sales care.
By developing our own R&B products, enforcing the ‘R&B standard’ and elevating our network of after-sales specialists.
R&B Switchgear Group is committed to its own energy-saving solutions and is collaborating with sustainability experts, Positive Planet, to implement a radical reduction plan across its office network and manufacturing facility. This includes the installation of greener energy solutions such as electric charging points and solar panels, with the goal of achieving a carbon neutral target by 2040.