L3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship

Summary

KDE Ltd are looking for a motivated Electrical Apprentice to join our team based in the Oldham area. This is a fantastic opportunity to work towards a Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician qualification. You'll work alongside experienced electricians, learning how to install, test, and maintain electrical systems safely and efficiently.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Hours

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (some flexibility may be required depending on site location and operational needs).

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

Assist with installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining electrical systems in residential and commercial settings
Follow health and safety procedures at all times
Use tools and equipment safely and responsibly
Keep your work area clean and tidy
Attend off-the-job training sessions as part of your apprenticeship
Work closely with your Electrical Mentor to track progress and meet targets
Communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and team members

Where you'll work

Unit 2 Priory Court
Wellfield
Preston Brook
WA7 3AZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

HOPWOOD HALL 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

Training will be day release style - 4 days in the workplace and 1 day in college. 40 hours per week, including one day per week allocated for college attendance (day release).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above)

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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Initiative

Other requirements

The Behaviours We Value - We’re looking for someone who: •Puts health, safety and sustainability first in everything they do •Acts professionally, responsibly, and with integrity •Is committed to learning, improving, and producing quality work •Works well with others and respects all individuals •Communicates clearly and confidently •Shows a genuine interest in green technology and reducing environmental impact What We’re Looking For •A positive, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn •Good communication and problem-solving skills •An interest in electrical work and hands-on learning •GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, ideally at grade 4/C or above •Based in or able to travel to Oldham and surrounding areas

About this company

KDE Ltd is a leading electrical, plumbing and heating contracting company that has been providing a range of services to clients across the North West of England and North Wales for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on our high-quality workmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction.

https://www.kde-ltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

•Additional Annual Leave •Company Events •Employee Assistance Programme •Retail Discounts •Paid Volunteer Time

After this apprenticeship

You will work alongside experienced electricians, learning how to install, test, and maintain electrical systems safely and efficiently. You’ll also receive ongoing support from an Electrical Mentor who will help you track your progress and set development goals throughout the programme.

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