Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship

Bright Spark Electricals Limited

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE (NE12 9BS)

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 4 February 2026)

Posted on 21 January 2026


Summary

We are looking for a motivated and passionate Apprentice Electrician who has completed Level 2 and is eager to progress their career within the electrical industry. You will work alongside experienced electricians on a wide variety of domestic and commercial projects.

Wage

£15,704 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 to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm 40 hours per week

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 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

  • Assisting with testing and inspection
  • Supporting rewires and new installations
  • Installation and upgrading of consumer units
  • Assisting with EV charger installations
  • Carrying out commercial electrical work
  • Supporting thermography inspections
  • Ensuring health, safety, and compliance standards are met at all times
  • Correct use and care of tools and equipment
  • Fault finding and problem solving
  • Maintaining a professional attitude on-site and with clients

Where you'll work

23 WESLEY COURT
BENTON SQUARE INDUSTRIAL ESTAT
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE12 9BS

Training

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

Training provider

NCG

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

  • 4 days per week at Bright Spark 
  • 1 ay per week at Newcastle College 

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Health and Safety Practises
  • Driving License Not Essential
  • Completed Electrical Level 2

Other requirements

Must have a Level 2 electrical qualification

Full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)

About this employer

Your reliable local electrical company, proudly serves Newcastle Upon Tyne & Surrounding Areas. We specialise in safe and efficient solutions, from new installations to fault finding. Whether you need extra sockets, security lighting, or a complete rewire, we deliver top-notch work that adheres to the highest standards.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for continued employment upon successful progression.

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009877.

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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 4 February 2026)

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