Apprentice - Electrical Test Engineer

Location: Southend-On-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Job Title: Apprentice - Electrical Test Engineer

Location: Southend

Role Type: 5-year Apprenticeship

Job Summary:

As an Electrical Test Engineer Apprentice at Honeywell, in Southend, you will be allocated an experienced mentor to guide and train you to achieve the testing and evaluation of electrical wiring devices and their components. The role is designed to provide hands-on training and experience in electrical testing processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will learn to perform tests, document results, and support the engineering team in various projects in a UKAS accredited laboratory environment.

This role is part of our early careers program, designed to help people launch their careers with hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for growth within Honeywell. This degree level apprenticeship is set up for 5 years.

Honeywell:

Honeywell Building Automation is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life for the people who use them. With a portfolio featuring software, hardware and services, Honeywell takes an outcome-focused approach to help building owners and operators improve safety and security, energy and operational efficiencies to create a better building experience.

Helping to Transform Buildings to be Safer and More Operationally and Energy Efficient.

Key responsibilities:

For this Degree level Electromechanical Engineer apprenticeship, Honeywell will provide you with the below, alongside a salary, with annual uplifts, and competitive benefits.

 

A level 6 (integrated degree), in BEng Electromechanical engineering; BSc engineering, or another engineering degree that fully aligns to the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors of the apprenticeship.

 

You will work alongside qualified and experienced Honeywell Engineers to develop your skills whilst undertaking part time academic studies at an accredited education provider.

 

When you’re not in college, (during working hours), you’ll gain hands on experience on site

working in a small team of experienced test engineers at a UKAS/ASTA accredited testing laboratory:

• Assist in the preparation and execution of electrical tests on wiring accessories and their components
• Learn to operate testing equipment and testing software under supervision
• Document test procedures, results, and any issues encountered during testing
• Support the design and implementation of test plans based on engineering specifications and assist with troubleshooting and diagnosing product issues
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during testing activities.
• Learn some of the supporting tasks such as calibration and equipment maintenance.

 

Key skills and qualifications:

• A levels in 2 STEM related subjects a minimum of grade C, from 2026 or before
• Business level English written and verbal language skills
• Full and permanent right to work in the UK
• Live within an easy commute of our Southend offices
• Interest in electrical engineering and technology

 

Our offer:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement, regular feedback, and mentorship opportunities.
• Skill Development: Access to training and certifications.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and support for combining work with education.
• Tech and Innovation: Access to modern tools, technologies, and innovative work environments.
• Company Culture: Sense of community, team-building activities, and social events.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.As an Electrical Test Engineer Apprentice at Honeywell, in Southend, you will be allocated an experienced mentor to guide and train you to achieve the testing and evaluation of electrical wiring devices and their components. The role is designed to provide hands-on training and experience in electrical testing processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will learn to perform tests, document results, and support the engineering team in various projects in a UKAS accredited laboratory environment. This role is part of our early careers program, designed to help people launch their careers with hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for growth within Honeywell. This degree level apprenticeship is set up for 5 years.