Job Description

British Gypsum are Recruiting for an Electrical Craft Apprentice at Our Robertsbridge site

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for engineering to begin their career within the electrical craft trade. You'll get hands-on experience, learn from skilled engineers, and gain industry-recognised qualifications - all while being part of a business that leads the way in innovative and sustainable construction.

British Gypsum

, part of the

Saint-Gobain Group

, is the market leader in high-performance internal partitioning systems. From plaster and plasterboard to drylining and ceiling solutions, we help shape modern interiors across the residential, commercial and off-site construction sectors.

About the Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship combines on-the-job learning at our

Robertsbridge

site with one day per week (term time only) off-site learning at

Hastings College

. You'll be supported every step of the way as you develop technical skills, gain practical knowledge, and complete your formal apprenticeship training.

What You'll Be Doing

As an

Electrical Craft Apprentice

, your responsibilities will grow with your knowledge and confidence. Activities include:


Supporting safe and sustainable engineering practices through EHS tools (SUSA, SHREQ) Learning how to maintain and repair electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems Assisting with root cause analysis, preventative maintenance, and reliability improvements Supporting plant trials and continuous improvement activities Attending off-the-job training and completing all learning and assessment outcomes to a high standard Logging work and updates on our computerised maintenance systems

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a motivated, hands-on individual who's eager to develop their career in engineering. You'll need to:


Be a strong communicator and effective team player Be organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities Be comfortable working safely and to high standards in a manufacturing environment Show confidence in learning, problem-solving and contributing new ideas

Qualifications:

Minimum:

5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above, including

English, Maths, Science

(or another technical subject) and

IT

Preferred:

3 GCSEs above grade B and/or a qualification in engineering

Experience:

No prior experience is required - just the right attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn



Job Reference: GBR13088