Apprentice Electrical Engineer
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | above national minimum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | Powys, LD2 3RU |
| Company: | Scott Timber Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 1897 |
Summary
Job Advert
Electrical Engineering Apprentice
BSW Newbridge
3 Year Program
Are you looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to start your career in engineering as an Apprentice
Electrical Engineer at BSW Timber, Newbridge. You will work towards your accredited qualifications, as well as gaining hands on
practical experience all whilst becoming an invaluable member of the team.
About the role:
Guided by key members of our busy maintenance team you’ll develop invaluable skills that are needed to provide a prompt and
responsive breakdown fault diagnosis & repair service, as well as routine electrical maintenance across a range of plant and state
of the art sawmilling machinery.
About you:
We’re looking for motivated individuals with a positive and enthusiastic approach, with an eagerness to develop in a fast paced
and growing business. In addition, we’re looking for:
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Collaborative team players.
* High level of organisation, attention to detail & problem-solving skills.
* Appreciation of quality and Health & Safety.
* Be willing to undertake all relevant training required to fulfil the programme.
No experience is necessary as full training is given. Candidates must hold GCSE grade A- C in Maths, English and Science.
About BSW:
BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from
tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through
Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets
a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the
country.
With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands
of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
Benefits:
In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as
guaranteed employment following successful completion of the programme, this position includes other benefits such as:
* Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
* Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and
more!
* Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Funded learning and career development opportunities.
* Company provided Life Assurance policy.
Closing date for applications: 30th June 2026
The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms [http://www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms]
We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the
published closing date should we receive a sufficient amount of applications.
Electrical Engineering Apprentice
BSW Newbridge
3 Year Program
Are you looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to start your career in engineering as an Apprentice
Electrical Engineer at BSW Timber, Newbridge. You will work towards your accredited qualifications, as well as gaining hands on
practical experience all whilst becoming an invaluable member of the team.
About the role:
Guided by key members of our busy maintenance team you’ll develop invaluable skills that are needed to provide a prompt and
responsive breakdown fault diagnosis & repair service, as well as routine electrical maintenance across a range of plant and state
of the art sawmilling machinery.
About you:
We’re looking for motivated individuals with a positive and enthusiastic approach, with an eagerness to develop in a fast paced
and growing business. In addition, we’re looking for:
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Collaborative team players.
* High level of organisation, attention to detail & problem-solving skills.
* Appreciation of quality and Health & Safety.
* Be willing to undertake all relevant training required to fulfil the programme.
No experience is necessary as full training is given. Candidates must hold GCSE grade A- C in Maths, English and Science.
About BSW:
BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from
tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
We market 35 million saplings annually through the country’s leading commercial tree nursery, have planted a billion trees through
Tilhill Forestry, supply sustainable timber products to an array of industries as BSW Timber, and manufacture millions of pallets
a year as Scott Pallets. We work to keep industry moving and aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the
country.
With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands
of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
Benefits:
In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as
guaranteed employment following successful completion of the programme, this position includes other benefits such as:
* Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
* Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and
more!
* Confidential 24/7 wellbeing support.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Funded learning and career development opportunities.
* Company provided Life Assurance policy.
Closing date for applications: 30th June 2026
The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms [http://www.bsw.co.uk/careers/terms]
We encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the
published closing date should we receive a sufficient amount of applications.