Apprentice Electrician (Leicestershire)
Platform Property Care
Leicester (LE4 0BX)
Closes in 8 days (Thursday 9 April 2026)
Posted on 31 March 2026
Contents
Summary
Platform Property Care, a well-established property maintenance business. We provide responsive day to day repairs, property refurbishment, electrical & gas servicing to 120,000 customers (47,000 homes) across the Midlands. Part of Platform Housing group, over 1,500 colleagues, delivering quality homes & customer services, making a real difference.
- Wage
-
£28,072 a year
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
-
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm with 30-minute lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
-
Monday 8 June 2026
- Duration
-
4 years
- Positions available
-
1
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
As an Apprentice Electrician, you will learn how to maintain customers' homes to a high and safe standard.
Day-to-day, you will:
- Work alongside qualified Electricians on first and second fix electrical work
- Assist with electrical repairs in domestic properties
- Learn how to diagnose faults and complete repairs safely
- Produce work to high standards while providing excellent customer service
- Build confidence and practical skills with the support of an experienced mentor
No previous experience is needed - just enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
Where you'll work
Unit 1
20 Ravensbridge Drive
Leicester
LE4 0BX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEICESTER COLLEGE
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 study the Level 3 Electrical Installation Apprenticeship (up to 4 years) at Leicester College or a similar provider, attending college one day a week while gaining hands-on experience for the rest of the week
- Once you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for permanent roles within PPC
- We have a strong track record of offering permanent employment to our apprentices, and we'll continue to support your development as you progress
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
Other requirements
A full driving licence is ideal — but not essential to start. Because the role is mobile, you will need to work towards achieving this.
You should also live in the following areas, as this is where the team is based; Central and Northwest Leicestershire, Hinckley, Rubgy and Tamworth.
About this employer
Apprenticeships are great. We believe in their power to inspire & launch amazing careers. A 5yr Apprentice Strategy has exciting opportunities including a variety of routes. Platform own & manage 50,000 homes across the Midlands. We make real positive difference to lives & communities. Working here is more than a job. We are about growth & ambition. We continue to develop our program & grow our own talent. Platform colleagues have a set of values, that’s what we look for in people who join us.
https://www.platformhg.com/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- On successful completion of the Installation & Maintenance Electrician level 3 apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for any related job vacancies within PPC
- If you gain permanent employment with PPC you will continue to be supported in your learning and development
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEICESTER COLLEGE
recruitment@platformhg.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320786.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Thursday 9 April 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.