FROM APPRENTICE TO BOARDROOM

Our people sit at the heart of our business and we aim to provide opportunities for everyone, at every level.

EJ Academy

The EJ Academy is critical to our ambition to engineer a better way and build a new force in the UK engineering services sector. We know our people make us special, delivering the excellent levels of service we are known for. We want to make sure they feel motivated, valued and ready to do their best every day.

The Academy provides learning and development for colleagues at every level. From technical training to broaden the skill base of site operatives, through to leadership, management and development training for managers and support staff. The Academy also supports engineering apprenticeships for those just starting out, or those looking to develop new skills or change their career later in life.

Our Digital Academy is based at our offices in Sci-Tech Daresbury, the heart of innovation. Set up to support our people and our customers navigate the growing demands of digitalisation, the Academy strengthens our commitment to upskill and reskill our people in modern industrial technologies.

our courses

Some of the courses on offer include:

Modern apprenticeships in Electrical, Mechanical (HVAC), Building Services, Finance, I.T., Commercial, Helpdesk and Administration
Leadership and management programmes
Academic studies including HND, HNC and BEng
Industry training such as EngTech and Prince2
Yearly timetable of management training modules covering people management, self-management, safety, leadership development, service and functional skills
E-learning programme

our training centres

The Academy programme is supported by training centres throughout the UK. These purpose-built centres provide facilities including training rooms, break out spaces, and electrical training booths. They can also be set up as specialist training environments for customer sites and specific industries to champion service and safety.

The Digital Academy is a technology-focused hub located at our offices on Sci-Tech, Daresbury. It is equipped with the latest complex modern industrial technology platforms used by our customers.

Our
Values

Safety
Safe working practice is non-negotiable. Whatever it takes, safety first.
Service
Exceeding the needs of our clients is fundamental to us. Going beyond what is expected is key.
People
Our people make the difference. We value them, train them and help them reach their potential.

Completing my degree whilst working full time in industry is beneficial as it allows me to develop my skills and knowledge further. My confidence with my university work has increased due to the support and experience I’m exposed to at work.

Hannah McManus, Trainee Quantity Surveyor

The EJ Academy is a great initiative giving any employee in the group the ability to better themselves, whether it be because you are ambitious and looking for a route up the career ladder, or just for your own personal development.

Andrew Bradley, Senior Projects Manager

I was delighted to hear first-hand the Edwin James vision on training. Throughout the company they take on apprentices in all areas and train them to a very high standard. The Edwin James Academy is an excellent idea and I applaud their forward-thinking and commitment to training.

Anne Galbraith, Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust

WHERE WE OPERATE

We operate across England, Scotland and Wales with sixteen offices and service centres located in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, Burton on Trent, Swadlincote, Louth, Newcastle, Manchester, Warrington, Peterborough, Daresbury, Tapton, Reading, Mildenhall, Whitehaven and Birmingham.