Electrical Apprentice
UK ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS (MIDLANDS) LIMITED
Walsall (WS2 8LF)
Closes on Monday 15 December 2025
Posted on 6 November 2025
Contents
Summary
Learn to install, maintain and repair electrical systems while earning and working towards a recognised qualification. Ideal for someone practical, keen to learn and looking for a long-term career in the electrical industry.
- Wage
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£15,704 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 to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (40-hour contract).
Flexibility is required, as travel to site may occasionally mean starting earlier or finishing later than these core hours
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 12 January 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- 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
What the apprentice do at work:
- Assist qualified electricians with installing, testing and maintaining electrical systems in domestic, commercial and industrial environments
- Carry, load and prepare tools, materials and equipment for daily tasks
- Read and follow electrical plans, drawings and method statements
- Help diagnose and repair electrical faults under supervision
- Learn to safely work at height, using ladders, mobile platforms and access equipment
- Travel to different sites, sometimes early mornings and occasionally stay away from home when required
- Keep the work area tidy and clean, including cleaning up at the end of the day or after specific jobs
- Follow health and safety procedures, wear PPE and support safe working practices on site
- Learn and prepare for electrical exams, including Health & Safety and CSCS requirements
- Assist in setting up temporary electrics on site and connecting equipment
- Help with testing circuits using meters and recording results accurately
- Carry heavy loads such as cable drums, ladders, conduit and tools when required
- Work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions from senior electricians
- Learn to use hand tools (screwdrivers, cutters, crimpers) and power tools (drills, saws, grinders) safely
- Support with installing cable containment systems such as tray, trunking and conduit
- Purchase and look after basic tools needed for work once required
- Understand that the apprenticeship can take up to 4 years and includes training, exams and on-site learning
- Be prepared to work varying hours depending on projects and deadlines
Where you'll work
27
Birchills Industrial Estate Green Lane
Bloxwich
Walsall
WS2 8LF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WALSALL 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
The apprentice will attend Walsall College, Green Lane Campus one day per week for their off-the-job training.
If Functional Skills in maths or English are required, the apprentice may be asked to attend an additional day per week until these are achieved.
All remaining training, skills development and on-site assessments will take place in the workplace with support from the employer and a college assessor.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
About UK Electrical Installations (Midlands) Ltd UK Electrical Installations (Midlands) Ltd is a well-established electrical contractor based in Walsall, delivering high-quality electrical services across commercial, industrial and residential sectors. The company works on a wide range of projects, including new builds, refurbishments, maintenance and specialist installations. We are a large employer of apprentices and strongly believe in developing new talent through hands-on training, professional qualifications and long-term career opportunities. Apprentices work alongside experienced electricians, gaining practical skills, industry knowledge and exposure to real-site environments. Our team prides itself on reliability, high standards of workmanship, health and safety, and delivering excellent service to clients across the Midlands and beyond.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices may be offered a full-time position with UK Electrical, who are a well-established and committed employer of apprentices.
Qualified electricians can progress into roles such as Approved Electrician, Site Supervisor, Team Leader or move into specialist areas such as testing and inspection, renewable energy or electrical design.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALSALL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349827.
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Closes on Monday 15 December 2025
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