Engineering Apprentice (Electrical - Multi-Skilled)

Engineering Apprentice (Electrical - Multi-Skilled)

Location: Gordon Timber, Nairn

Contract: Apprenticeship (Full-time)

Start Date: Immediately

Gordon Timber is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as an Electrical Engineer Apprentice (Multi-Skilled). This is a fantastic chance to build a long-term career in engineering with a well-established, forward-looking business.

About the Apprenticeship

This structured four-year apprenticeship provides a mix of college-based learning and practical, hands-on experience within our engineering team. You will:

Begin your training at UHI Inverness in late August 2026, completing a 33-week college-based programme (ending mid-May 2027), working towards:

National Certificate in Engineering, SVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations Core Skills qualification.

From Year 2 onward, you will undertake the Diploma in Engineering (SVQ Level 3), a work-based qualification supported by a workplace assessor. This part of the programme typically lasts 2.5 years.

You'll develop practical skills in electrical systems while gaining knowledge across a range of mechanical and technical areas, preparing you for a future role as a multi-skilled engineer.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have:

A minimum of three National 5 qualifications (or equivalent)

Mathematics is essential

Ideally, English and/or Physics, with a technical subject (e.g., Engineering Science, Design & Manufacture, or Craft Skills) being an advantage

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

Enthusiastic and eager to learn

A good team player with a strong work ethic

Willing to commit to a 4-year training programme

And has a genuine practical interest in engineering

Safety-conscious

What We Offer

A supportive and skilled engineering team to learn from

Full employment throughout the apprenticeship, including while attending college

Appropriate PPE and mentoring provided

Long-term development opportunities in a long-established local Company

Interested? To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your interest and suitability for the role to recruitment@gordontimber.co.uk

John Gordon & Son Ltd | Balblair Road, Nairn, Scotland IV12 5LY | Tel: 01667 453223 Fax: 01667 452168

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Gordon Timber is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as an Electrical Engineer Apprentice (Multi-Skilled). This is a fantastic chance to build a long-term career in engineering with a well-established, forward-looking business.

About the Apprenticeship

This structured four-year apprenticeship provides a mix of college-based learning and practical, hands-on experience within our engineering team. You will:

· Begin your training at UHI Inverness in late August 2026, completing a 33-week college-based programme (ending mid-May 2027), working towards:

o National Certificate in Engineering, SVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations Core Skills qualification.

o From Year 2 onward, you will undertake the Diploma in Engineering (SVQ Level 3), a work-based qualification supported by a workplace assessor. This part of the programme typically lasts 2.5 years.

You'll develop practical skills in electrical systems while gaining knowledge across a range of mechanical and technical areas, preparing you for a future role as a multi-skilled engineer.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have:

· A minimum of three National 5 qualifications (or equivalent)

o Mathematics is essential

o Ideally, English and/or Physics, with a technical subject (e.g., Engineering Science, Design & Manufacture, or Craft Skills) being an advantage

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

· Enthusiastic and eager to learn

· A good team player with a strong work ethic

· Willing to commit to a 4-year training programme

· And has a genuine practical interest in engineering

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