Apprentice Electrical Engineer

Summary

This apprenticeship will be working alongside experienced engineers and working on the maintenance and installation of farm equipment in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Hours

Monday -Friday 7:30 to 17:00

39 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

To gain hands on operational experience by working closely with the engineers and other members of the maintenance team assisting with the following duties:

Assist in the maintenance, installation, and testing of electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures, using both hand tools and power tools.
Assist in fault diagnosis using testing equipment, hand tools and carry out any repairs, as required.
To identify hazards, defects and a requirement for adjustment or repair ensuring compliance with legislation and codes of practice.
To assist in the recording of any maintenance, installations and testing, and repair works, in line with company’s protocol.
To carry out a varied range of tasks within the maintenance team assisting colleagues as required.
Gain an understanding of system-based records associated with fixed wiring tests and gas appliance servicing and assist in keeping these records up to date.
To ensure a high standard of housekeeping whilst works are progressing.
To ensure that all methods of works comply with the company’s policies, in particular, health safety and fire.

Where you'll work

Great Witchingham Hall
Great Witchingham
Norwich
NR9 5QD

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

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

For the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete:

Level 3 Installation & Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard
AM2

Apprentices are expected to attend college one day per week (term time only) at our Ipswich Road campus, in Norwich city centre

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Good time-keeping skills

About this company

Begin your professional journey with an Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship at Hook 2 Sisters. As part of one of the UK’s foremost poultry production companies, this apprenticeship offers a structured and supportive environment in which to develop your technical skills. You will gain practical experience working on the electrical systems that power our farms and processing facilities, including fault diagnosis, maintenance, and automation technologies. With guidance from experienced professionals and access to industry-recognised qualifications, this opportunity provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career in electrical engineering within a vital and evolving sector.

After this apprenticeship

Advancement opportunities are available to the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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