Electrical Apprentice
SYNERGY AV LIMITED
CONGLETON (CW12 1JR)
Closes on Tuesday 28 October 2025
Posted on 22 September 2025
Contents
Summary
We’re looking for a forward-thinking individual with a genuine interest in technology to join our team as an Electrical Apprentice. Based in Congleton, you’ll work alongside an experienced team of engineers on a wide variety of exciting projects in the residential, luxury, and commercial sectors.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday between 08:00-16:30.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 November 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
Duties include but will not be limited to:
- Assisting engineers on installations across residential, luxury, and commercial projects.
- Supporting the team through all stages of work, from first fix to final completion.
- Learning how to install and maintain Security Systems, Access Control, Electrical Installations, AV solutions, and Home Cinema Systems.
- Using tools and equipment safely while following company procedures and health & safety regulations.
- Observing and developing technical skills under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Maintaining a tidy and organised workspace, both on-site and in vehicles.
- Demonstrating enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and an interest in new technologies.
- Communicating effectively with team members and clients where required.
Where you'll work
12A WEST STREET
CONGLETON
CW12 1JR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE
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
This apprenticeship will be one day per week day release to Macclesfield College.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C+)
- Maths (grade 4/C+)
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
- Team working
- Forward thinking
- Desire to learn and grow
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Eager to develop new skills
- Positive and proactive
- Able to follow instructions
- Committed
- Professional
About this employer
Based in Congleton, Cheshire, Synergy AV Ltd was founded in 2007 and has successfully delivered residential and commercial smart technology projects across the UK and Europe. We are a turn key solution providing a full design and installation of all electrical, security, and integrated technology. With accreditations in each we deliver the full package and become your one point of contact. Synergy has a dedicated and professional team of smart technology experts, electricians, programmers, and security engineers who are trained and qualified to offer the best possible advice, design, installation and support needs for your home or business.
After this apprenticeship
After completion of your apprenticeship, you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full-time positions within the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE
Maxim Business Training
apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk
01625410000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343210.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 28 October 2025
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