Apprentice Electrician
EWA FACILITIES LTD
London, LONDON
Closes in 30 days (Saturday 27 September 2025)
Posted on 28 August 2025
Contents
Summary
The Apprentice Electrician will work closely with our maintenance team, supporting the maintenance & improvement of our studio spaces. This is a fantastic learning opportunity for someone interested in developing skills in electrical installation, fault finding, and maintaining safe and efficient power systems in communal and work areas.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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8 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 30 September 2025
- Duration
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4 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Assisting with electrical installation and maintenance tasks across studios, communal areas, and reception spaces to ensure they remain safe, functional, and well-equipped for residents and visitors.
- Supporting with basic electrical work, such as wiring, installing sockets, replacing fittings, and testing equipment, while learning best practices in safety and compliance.
- Learning and assisting with general building electrical maintenance, such as fault finding, routine safety checks, and upkeep of lighting, power systems, and control panels.
- Contributing ideas for energy efficiency and electrical improvements, working as part of a team committed to creating inspiring and well-functioning environments.
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Netil House, Westgate Street, London, E8 3RL
- 5 Skippers Yard, London, E3 2RF
- 10 Addington Square, London, SE5 7JZ
- 1 Sunbury Workshops, Swanfield Street, London, E2 7LF
- Railway Arch 355, Westgate Street, London, E8 3RL
- 1 Addington Square, London, SE5 7JZ
- HACKNEY DOWNS STUDIOS, AMHURST TERRACE, LONDON, E8 2BT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
JTL
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
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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
The apprentice will work alongside both our contractors and full time maintenance team, gaining hands-on guidance and mentoring throughout the role. They will be involved in a wide variety of electrical installation and maintenance tasks across the studios, communal areas, and reception spaces, helping to keep these environments safe, functional, and well-equipped for residents and visitors. Day-to-day work might include installing or upgrading lighting, wiring sockets, testing and repairing equipment, and carrying out routine safety checks to a high standard.
The role will also involve working closely with our IT Manager on tasks such as network cabling, ensuring reliable power for IT equipment, and troubleshooting technical infrastructure.
Throughout the apprenticeship, they will learn safe working practices, correct use of tools and equipment, and industry standards. Over time, they will be encouraged to take on tasks independently while continuing to receive support, advice, and quality checks. This practical learning experience is designed to help them develop core skills in electrical work, building systems, and working in a busy, creative environment.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Eat Work Art is a leading provider of creative workspaces in London and Devon. Since 2009, we’ve been transforming distinctive buildings into vibrant ecosystems for artists, makers, and independent businesses. Our work is shaped by a deep understanding of creative culture and a commitment to building dynamic, collaborative communities. Our spaces are home to industry-leading creatives across design, music, fashion, food, and the arts—people who are at the forefront of their fields. Our workspaces are known for their curated mix of wellness, retail, and hospitality experiences. Some of our best-known locations include Netil House, Netil Market, and Hackney Downs Studios. Eat Work Art is a place to do meaningful work alongside people who care deeply about what they contribute. It’s more than a workspace - you’ll be part of the very community you’re helping to shape.
After this apprenticeship
Possibly long term permanent opportunities beyond the apprenticeship if there is a mutual alignment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EWA FACILITIES LTD
Jodie Wiltshire
jodie@eatworkart.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339208.
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