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Actemium ICS are looking for a Trainee Applications Engineer to join the team! This role is designed for someone looking to start their career in electrical engineering and project management.

The Trainee Applications Engineer will support the delivery of projects while completing a Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician(Electrical & Electronic Engineering) Apprenticeship.

At Actemium Instrumentation, Control & Switchgear (part of VINCI Energies), you’ll be joining a business at the forefront of industrial innovation—delivering cutting-edge power systems, control panels, switchgear and containerised solutions, such as eHouses, to industries across the UK and the rest of the world. With access to the wider Actemium & VINCI Energies Group, this is your opportunity to learn, grow, and build your engineering career.

Responsibilities

As a Trainee Applications Engineer, you will learn to support the delivery of projects from enquiry through to completion. With guidance and mentoring, you’ll be involved in:

· Supporting engineers with the delivery of live projects

· Assisting with quotations, costings, and project documentation

· Learning how commercial elements like costs, variations, and invoicing are managed

· Assisting with design work using software such as AutoCAD and SEE Electrical

· Supporting procurement and working with suppliers

· Maintaining accurate project and contract records

· Attending site visits to see how your work comes to life

· Communicating with customers as your confidence grows

· Learning how to work safely and follow industry-leading SHEQ standards.

Responsibilities will increase progressively as your skills and confidence develop.

Apprenticeship

You will complete the Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) Apprenticeship – Level 4, which combines:

· College-based learning (day release).

· Practical, workplace based training.

· Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced engineers.

· Development of technical, commercial, and professional competence.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is:

· Interested in engineering, contracts, and how projects are delivered commercially.

· Able to work as part of a team.

· Motivated to learn and build a long term career with Actemium ICS.

· Organised, reliable, and keen to take responsibility.

· Comfortable working with numbers and technical information.

· A good communicator with a professional attitude.

· Willing to travel to customer’s sites

· Well organised with a high level of attention to detail

· Committed to completing a Level 4 apprenticeship.

Qualifications

· GCSEs – English, Maths and Science at a grade 9 - 4 or A* - C.

· A Level 3 qualification in Engineering or a Maths based subject

What we offer

· A fully funded Level 4 apprenticeship qualification.

· Hands-on experience on real engineering projects.

· Ongoing mentoring and structured development.

· A supportive team environment.

· Clear progression opportunities into Applications Engineer and beyond.

· Competitive apprentice salary

· Healthshield Cash Plan

· BUPA healthcare