Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
3 days ago
$20,000 - $20,000
Entry-level
Apprenticeship
Telford, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
159,002 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
product support
tendering
customer care
marketing
shopfloor
- Work‑based placements in Product Support, Tendering, Customer Care, Marketing and Manufacturing Shopfloor.
Requirements
gcses
office 365
self‑motivated
communication
problem‑solving
engineering
The apprenticeship spans four years and includes work‑based placements across multiple engineering functions at the Telford site, providing hands‑on experience in the company's operations.
Schneider Electric looks for motivated individuals with strong communication skills and the ability to solve problems, with additional software familiarity being beneficial.
Applicants need a minimum of five GCSEs (or Level 2) at grade 4/C, covering English, Maths and a science or technical subject. No prior work experience is required, though a genuine interest in engineering is essential.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this apprenticeship and certain visa categories may not qualify for funding.
- Off‑the‑job training delivered by Shrewsbury College, covering at least 20 % of work time (≈6 hours/week).
- Essential attributes: self‑motivated, resourceful, flexible, strong written and verbal communication, ability to work in a team or independently, analytical problem‑solving.
- Desirable skill: proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
- Minimum qualification: 5 GCSEs (or Level 2) grade 4/C, including English, Maths and a Science/Technology/Engineering subject.
- No prior experience required; a demonstrable interest in engineering is sufficient.
Benefits
The Technical Engineering Apprentice role is located on‑site in Telford and is part of Schneider Electric’s UK Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Programme. It offers a £20,000 salary and aims to develop future engineers who will design and implement solutions for smart buildings.
Training combines on‑the‑job learning with an external provider, ensuring apprentices receive both practical mentorship and formal instruction, with protected time allocated each week for off‑the‑job study.
Apprentices work a standard 37.5‑hour week, Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling agreed with their line manager.
- On‑the‑job training and mentorship provided by Schneider Electric.
- 37.5 hour work week, Monday‑Friday, with start and finish times set with the line manager.
- Salary of £20,000 with a competitive bonus scheme.
- Employee Share Ownership Programme, pension and life assurance.
- 28 days annual leave plus public holidays and a holiday‑buy programme.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where role‑dependent.
- Access to health and wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities and employee discounts (fitness, shopping, dining).
- Career Hub and Learning Portal access for internal job opportunities, mentorship and continuous learning.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
- no visa sponsorship provided for this apprenticeship.
- certain visa types may not meet apprenticeship funding eligibility.
Security clearance
Overview
€38 billion
Annual Revenue
Generated through a blend of hardware, software, and services across electrification, automation, and IoT.
- Evolved from a steel and armaments business into a leading digital energy solutions provider.
- Pioneered programmable logic controllers and circuit breakers, growing through iconic acquisitions like Square D and APC.
- Typical projects include intelligent buildings, smart factories, resilient infrastructure, and future-proof data centres without specific numerical data.
- Its EcoStruxure platform delivers AI-enabled digital twins and lifecycle management.
- Expertise spans electrification, automation, digitization, smart industries, buildings, and data centre cooling.
- Unusual ventures include offshore cruise-ship charging systems and innovative tax-credit swaps to fund solar projects.
Culture + Values
- “Strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy within a global framework.”
- Emphasis on management based on strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy.
- Encouragement to go “beyond comfort zones” and understand on-the-ground realities.
Environment + Sustainability
71% Reduction
Emissions Cut
Achieved a 71% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 emissions between 2017 and 2023, from 699,079 tCO₂e to 202,232 tCO₂e.
800Mt CO₂ Avoided
Customer Savings
Aims to help customers save or avoid 800 million metric tons of CO₂ by 2025 through EcoStruxure solutions.
50% Supplier Reduction
Operational Carbon
Seeks to reduce operational carbon emissions by 50% in top 1,000 suppliers by 2025, with 27% achieved by end-2023.
90% Renewables Target
Electricity by 2025
Committed to 90% renewable electricity by 2025, aiming for 100% by 2030; reported approximately 85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
- Joined RE100: aiming for 90% renewable electricity by 2025, 100% by 2030; reported ~85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
- Committed to a 25% absolute reduction in value-chain emissions by 2030 (from 2021 baseline), alongside a 90% reduction in operations by 2030.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% Women
Leadership Parity
Target to achieve gender parity with 50% women in top leadership roles by a specified year.
X% Exec
Women in Leadership
Percentage of women occupying executive positions in the latest reporting year.
Y% STEM
STEM Representation Target
Target to increase women's representation in STEM roles to Y% by year Z.
- Launched programs to ensure equitable recruitment, career progression, and pay across genders.
- Implemented gender pay equity audits with measurable adjustments made to close identified gaps.