Apprentice High Voltage Fitter - Basingstoke
NG BAILEY GROUP LIMITED
Basingstoke (RG24 8PD)
Closes on Sunday 5 April 2026
Posted on 2 March 2026
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Summary
Join Freedom and be part of the next generation of people who design, connect, build, maintain and renew electricity infrastructure. You will work with the teams installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 400V to 132kV in a manner that delivers safe, high-quality workmanship and fit-for-purpose networks.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, working hours are between 7:00am and 17:30pm, shift dependent on the project.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 26 August 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- The installation of ground mounted and structure mounted power system components including cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 132kV
- Read and understand engineering drawings, wiring and circuit diagrams
- Inspect and test electrical installations between 240V and 415V
- Diagnose and rectify faults on a range of circuits and equipment
- Use small hand tools such as and including, screwdrivers, pliers, grips, hammers, saws, etc.
- Operate electrical 110v and battery powered tools such as SDS drills, combi drills, impact drivers, disc grinders etc.
- Install cable tray containment, racking systems required multicores, HV cables including installation of cantilever un-strut brackets
- Installation of multicore cables on prepared cable trays and in cable troughs within substation compounds, including relay rooms and the glanding & termination of such cables, wiring of electrical relay panels, battery chargers, outdoor plant, etc
Where you'll work
Rutherford Business Park
Rutherford Road
Basingstoke
RG24 8PD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UTILITY & CONSTRUCTION TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
- Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
- Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
- Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
- Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
- Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
- Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
- Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.
- Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
- Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
- Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
- Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
- Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
- Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
- Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
- Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.
Training schedule
- You will train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country
- Level 3 - Installation electrician/maintenance electrician apprenticeship standard
- Block release at a local college
- You will regularly attend in-house training and development as part of the programme
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above)
- Science (grade C/4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Excellent timekeeping
- Are keen to learn
- Safety Conscious
Other requirements
- Have a valid UK driving license
- Work indoors, outdoors and occasionally at height
- Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary
- Have normal colour vision
About this employer
NG Bailey is the UK's leading independent engineering and services business. Our vision is ‘to be the best – creating exceptional environments for present and future generations’. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, and our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects. Our company has two divisions, Engineering and Services, which together we bring buildings and infrastructure to life.
https://www.ngbailey.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Pension and employer contribution
- Personal well-being/volunteer days
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym memberships, shopping and Bike 2 Work Scheme
After this apprenticeship
- Once qualified there is the potential of a permanent position within the company
- If you successful gain a permanent position there are many opportunities to advance your career
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UTILITY & CONSTRUCTION TRAINING LIMITED
earlycareers@ngbailey.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297292.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 5 April 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.