Electrical Apprenticeship Vacancy

Summary

An excellent opportunity to join Unique Mechanical Services Ltd. The head office is based in Keele (Staffordshire) however, this role requires work throughout the West Midlands on a daily basis.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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To be discussed at interview.

Training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 2 October 2025

Duration

3 years 11 months

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

Assist the qualified electricain with the installation, testing and maintenance of electrical wiring systems
Use and maintain tools and equipment safely
Help with fault finding, repairs and periodic inspections
Communicate with team members and clients

Where you'll work

THE KEELE CENTRE
THREE MILE LANE
KEELE
NEWCASTLE
ST5 5HH

Training

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

College or training organisation

REBUS TRAINING LTD

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

Installation and Maintenance Electrician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

The apprenticeship training will take place at Rebus Training, Unit 4, Canal Lane, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, ST6 4PA
The successful candidate will be required to travel to Rebus Training's specialist electrical training centre in Stoke on Trent, one day per week
Day of college attendance to be confirmed

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Team working
Initiative
Reliable
Punctual
Ability to follow instructions

Other requirements

It is essential that the successful candidate is able to travel to Stoke on Trent for the apprenticeship training delivery each week. The role will also require travelling throughout the West Midlands. Applicant must be committed to successfully completing the apprenticeship. Driving licence desirable but not essential. Applicants must be willing to work in a range of different environments including construction sites, homes and commercial buildings. Successful candidate will be required to complete enhanced DBS check.

About this company

Our aim is to support our clients with a service that is second to none with technical support and solutions that are both fit for purpose and cost effective. Completing all works in a timely, professional manner. Therefore, providing a “Unique” service.

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Company benefits

To be discussed at interview.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship the candidate will be a fully qualifed electrician

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