Why Work at Clarke

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Apprentice Electrical Engineer - Join Clarke Energy

📍 Knowsley (with UK & overseas travel as required)

🎓 Level 4 Apprenticeship -in Electrical Engineering

🚀 Start your engineering career with real impact from day one

Clarke Energy is looking for a motivated and ambitious Apprentice Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in a fast-growing sector, working on cutting-edge power generation technologies including Energy Storage, Hydrogen, Solar, Wind, Microgrids, Gas-Powered Generation and CHP plants.

If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and ready to work on real projects that make a difference, we want to hear from you.

🌟 What You'll Be Doing

From day one, you'll be part of live engineering projects-learning, contributing, and developing your skills through hands-on experience and structured study.

During your apprenticeship, you will:

• Develop skills across a wide range of exciting engineering projects.

• Learn about full project lifecycles and support your team throughout each stage.

• Use industry-standard design software and tools.

• Attend client meetings and help build strong customer relationships.

• Study at Waterside College (St Helens) on block release while working towards your Level 4 in Electrical Engineering.

• Gain practical experience that prepares you for a full Electrical Engineer role.

• Once Qualified, You Will Be Able To:

• Translate conceptual designs into detailed engineering solutions.

• Carry out Power System Studies (Load Flow, Fault Analysis, Protection Studies, Harmonic Assessments, and more).

• Support tender preparation and conceptual design during the sales phase.

• Work closely with Mechanical Design Engineers and CAD teams.

• Assist Project Managers during installation, commissioning, and testing.

• Participate in HAZOP and risk assessment studies.

• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.

🧠 Skills & Attributes You'll Develop

• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills

• Proficiency in Power Systems Analysis tools

• Knowledge of AutoCAD

• Project management capability

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and teamwork

• Ability to work independently and manage your workload

• Resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above), including Maths, English, and at least one Science

• Full UK/EU driving licence (or working towards one during the apprenticeship)

• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Ideally based in the North West (Head Office: Knowsley)

• Someone trustworthy, reliable, proactive, and eager to learn

🎁 Benefits (Upon Successful Completion of Apprenticeship)

• Very competitive salary (depending on experience)

• Contributory company pension scheme

• Non-contributory death in service insurance

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Westfield Health cover

🌍 Why Join Clarke Energy?

You'll be part of a global, forward-thinking engineering company committed to sustainability, innovation, and developing the next generation of engineering talent. Your future truly starts here.

🔧 Ready to kick-start your engineering career?

Apply now and become part of a team shaping the future of power generation.

About Us
Clarke proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose-Creating an energy resilient world for a better future-and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Clarke at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Clarke offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?"

Clarke is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Our Values

Curiosity - Seek, learn, share
Trust - Go farther together
Pace - Focus to go faster
Excellence - Find the win every day