Apprentice Electrician

BURGESS ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED

Buckinghamshire (HP19 8XN)

Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 24 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 December 2025

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Summary

Have you got the spark to start a career within the commercial and industrial electrical industry? If so, your career can begin and progress to a full qualification and beyond with Burgess Electrical Services Limited.

Wage

£15,704 a year

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Annual Salary

Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 February 2026

Duration

4 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Please note: Candidate must over 18 years old, with a full UK driving licence and own vehicle. Have you got the spark to start a career within the commercial and industrial electrical industry? If so, your career can begin and progress to a full qualification and beyond with Burgess Electrical Services Limited.

We are keen to support your college learning with on-the-job training from time served electrical contractors with many years experienced. If this interests, you then why not join us and begin your electrical career? Over the duration of the apprenticeship, through qualification and learning your trade, you will be involved in all aspects of installation and commissioning commercial and industrial (business) projects.

You will gain valuable experience working alongside other trades completing projects from conception to completion. We are proud that one of our current apprentices has won the Electrical Contractors News apprentice of the year award alongside us winning the Contractor of the Year Award for 2025.

  • The successful apprentice will assist with installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems. You will help with the installation of switches, conduits, outlets and other electrical devices. You will also assist in the repair and maintenance of these systems to ensure they function correctly and safely.
  • You will use a variety of equipment including power construction equipment, testing equipment and power tools to perform your tasks.
  • You will help to diagnose electrical problems with a variety of testing devices and help in finding solutions.
  • You will communicate and issues, risks or additional tasks to your mentor.
  • You will attend Milton Keynes College for practical training and lectures to gain theoretical knowledge of electrical systems.
  • You will respect and follow safety procedures and wear the appropriate safety gear to carry out your work.

The ideal candidate will have some previous experience, either through a full-time electrical course or practical on-site work. They should be punctual, reliable, and demonstrate a strong work ethic, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and take direction when required. Good listening and communication skills, a professional attitude, and attention to detail are essential. The role also requires good physical stamina for demanding tasks, as well as honesty, a smart and well-presented appearance, and a valid driving license with access to their own transport for travel to various site locations and to Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus. This role may close sooner.

Where you'll work

19 Bridgegate Business Park,
Gatehouse Way,
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP19 8XN

Training

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

Training provider

MILTON KEYNES 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

Installation & Maintenance Apprenticeship Training with MK College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

“GCSE” in:

  • “Maths” (grade 9-4)
  • “English” (grade 9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Punctual
  • Reliable
  • Strong work ethic
  • Team work
  • Good communication
  • Professional attitude
  • Attention to Detail

Other requirements

£15,704 - £25,400 dependent on age and stage of apprenticeship completed.

About this employer

Burgess Electrical Services was established in 2016 with a mission to deliver high quality commercial and industrial electrical installations across the UK. Since it's incorporation over 8 years ago the company has grown to a team of over 40+ talented individuals who all bring something special to the electrical industry. As the company continues to grow it is laser focused on refining its processes, continuing to deliver industry leading installations and re-investing in the sector through apprentices and CPD. We deliver a broad range of services including: • Electrical Design and build • Electrical Commissioning • Validations • Electric Vehicle Charger Installations • Lighting Design • Containment • Decommissioning • Emergency Power

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you may be offered a permanent role in an established electrical installation company. You will be given further development opportunities to enable career progression within Burgess Electrical Services Limited.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004588.

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Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 24 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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