Electrical/Mechanical Graduate Programme

Contract Type: Permanent (12 Month Programme)

Company: R&B Switchgear Services Ltd

Location: OL10 2EX, Greater Manchester, England

Salary: Competitive

Overview

Our Electrical/Mechanical Graduate Programme is designed for those looking to put their learnings into practice and get started on an exciting career. By providing hands-on industry experience our graduate programme supports early talent with identifying a passion for their chosen profession, whilst receiving ongoing support to develop and improve on key skills. Our rotation plan allows the exploration of different business functions, inc. Manufacturing, Services, Projects, Sales & Estimating.

 

Who we are

R&B Switchgear Group has provided world-class power engineering solutions to a global client base since 1985. Specialising in the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of LV and HV switchgear and associated assets, we provide turnkey solutions to some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies.

With group companies located throughout the UK, USA and Singapore, the company’s project management and service teams are continually working together to take on complex power distribution projects across international waters.

 

What career pathways are available to you?

Manufacturing/Engineering

  • Electrical & Mechanical fitters / Wiremen
  • Quality & Test Engineers

On-site Services

  • Field Service Engineers
  • Test & Commissioning Engineers

Sales & Estimating

  • Electrical Estimators
  • Sales Engineer
  • Marketing

Design & Development

  • CAD Engineers
  • Electrical Design Engineers
  • Development Engineers

Projects & General Management

  • Project Managers
  • Project Engineers
your Responsibilities
  • To ensure every aspect of health and safety compliance is adhered to
  • You will work accurately and efficiently and will be able to adapt between working as part of a team, to an independent working style
  • You will maintain high professional standards and cleanliness whilst performing your duties; as well as following stringent health and safety procedures whilst working on-site and in the workshop

 

What will you get in return?

As a business we value our people, because it’s our people who set us apart. As a member of our team, you’ll receive a wide range of benefits including;

Investment in training/career development:

  • Bespoke training and career development and on the job training, including professional qualifications and accreditation

A flexible working environment:

  • Competitive Salary and bonus
  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • R&B is currently trailing a 9-Day Fortnight across the company

Health & Wellbeing Benefits:

  • Occupational Health Provider
  • Company wellbeing workshops
  • Access to mental health support and counselling
  • Sick pay scheme for those days you need to rest and recover
  • Auto-enrolment Personal Pension Scheme

Additional:

  • Employee referral scheme
  • Commission scheme for engineers generating new enquiries
  • Social committee with calendar of regular social events – all paid for by the business
  • Individual recognition and reward schemes including employee of the year celebration
  • Free parking

 

Your skills and background:

Essential:

  • Able to work with minimal supervision longer term
  • Good Word/Excel skills
  • Good communications skills
  • Team player with a positive work ethic, motivated to achieve
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work to multiple deadlines whilst working on several quotations or projects
  • Comply with rules, regulations and requirements
  • Electrical Engineering or other relevant degree

Desirable:

  • Contribute to the development of new/revised processes within the team
  • Interest in electrical power systems and engineering
  • Live locally or able to relocate

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower everyone. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

If you have a passion for engineering, a hunger to learn and a positive work ethic then we want to hear from you!