Electrical Engineering Services Apprentice

Summary

Building Engineering Services play a key role in planning and completing a range of maintenance and installation work in industrial and commercial environment. Building Engineering Services look after electrical and mechanical systems. This Electrical Installation Apprentice will develop through a structured technical training programme.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours. 7.5 hrs per day with 30-minute lunch. Typical attendance will be 07.30 - 15.30 or 08.00 - 16.00.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 28 August 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

4

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

Completion of formal apprenticeship training programme as well as on-the-job training, coaching and development
Completion of all requisite supporting study and assessments to complete the Apprenticeship standard
Attending college on designated days being an ambassador for PFS Ltd by maintaining expected levels of conduct and behaviour
Support experienced PFS Ltd Engineers in the completion of preventative and reactive maintenance work within skills and experience
Support local Engineers and Area Manager in the development and maintenance of local customer relationships
Support local Engineers and Area Manager in the achievement of safety targets and contract performance measures
Where appropriate and once competency has been confirmed and demonstrated, work unsupervised on maintenance activities as directed by the business
Will be required to work as part of a mobile/residential engineering delivery team under the supervision of a mentor during the term of the apprenticeship

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Mount Pleasant Mail Centre, Farringdon Road, London, EC1A 1BB
Princess Royal Distribution Centre, Blackmore Drive, North Circular Road, London, NW10 7RH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

NEW CITY COLLEGE

Your training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting electrical work.
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.
Use verbal and written communication techniques suitable for the context, adapting style and use of terminology to suit the audience. Uses industry terminology.
Apply customer service principles and techniques to deliver customer or client service in industrial, commercial and communal residential environments.
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.
Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting electrical work.
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.
Use verbal and written communication techniques suitable for the context, adapting style and use of terminology to suit the audience. Uses industry terminology.
Apply customer service principles and techniques to deliver customer or client service in industrial, commercial and communal residential environments.
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.

Your training plan

Level 3 Installation Electrician apprenticeship standard:

Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (Installation)
Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours
Day release to attend college at NCC Rainham Campus (Postcode: RM13 8GP) or NCC Hackney Campus (Postcode: N1 6HQ)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade 4 and Above or Equivalent)
Maths (grade 4 and Above or Equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Customer Focused Attitude

Other requirements

PRDC site has poor public transport routes. The other sites can be accessed by public transport and short walk easily. If you are successful in meeting the role criteria, you’ll be invited to an interview and possibly an assessment centre.

About this company

Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions is responsible for maintaining and upgrading one of the largest corporate real estates in Europe, with over 2,000 sites. We work to the highest standards to ensure that our buildings follow legal and industrial regulations and that they are safe at all times. It’s our job to support Royal Mail in being the best delivery company in the UK and that it is fit for delivering to 32 million addresses nationwide, seven days a week. We are always there to ensure the smooth running of the estate and that everyone plays an important part in making this happen. Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions Limited is owned by Royal Mail Group Ltd.

After this apprenticeship

To become part of engineering team fulltime. There is progression in engineering grades and further training available if applicable to job. Alarge % of Current management team have been promoted into managerial positions.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEW CITY COLLEGE

Mylene Slama

Mylene.Slama@ncclondon.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327205.

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Closes in 14 days (Sunday 6 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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