Domestic Electrical Apprentice
G & L ELECTRICAL LIMITED
Bristol (BS4 3QF)
Closes on Friday 28 August 2026
Posted on 6 March 2026
Contents
Summary
Begin your career as an Electrical Apprentice working on new build sites across the South West. You’ll gain hands-on experience in 1st and 2nd fix, wiring and installations while attending college on day release. Working 7am - 4pm on site, this is a great opportunity to earn while you learn and progress within G&L Electrical.
- Wage
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£17,667 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Domestic electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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7am - 4pm, working days TBC
45 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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3
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
Work alongside qualified electricians on new build housing developments carrying out:
- 1st and 2nd fix installations
- Wiring domestic properties
- Installing containment
- Assisting with consumer units
- Supporting testing and inspection while learning on the job
Where you'll work
Unit 7
Whitby Road
Bristol
BS4 3QF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH WEST CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY LIMITED
Training course
Domestic electrician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting domestic electrical work.
- Identify and comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing domestic electrical work.
- Correctly identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking domestic electrical work.
- 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.
- Use relevant sources of information and guidance for domestic electrical installation and maintenance work, typically including electrical drawings and technical specifications.
- Apply and use necessary mathematical techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin a domestic electrician’s work.
- Safely and correctly use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components relevant to performing domestic electrical work.
- Design, plan, set up, and install domestic electrical and electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in domestic electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment.
- Inspect and test domestic electrical installations using the correct test equipment.
- Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve domestic electrical and electronic faults for both initial and periodic testing requirements of single-phase installations.
- Install and maintain domestic electrical and electronic equipment and components, including domestic heating systems, comfort and convenience technologies, heat pumps, solar panels, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and devices.
- Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the relevant standard.
- Record work accurately using correct processes including 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.
- Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting domestic electrical work.
- Identify and comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing domestic electrical work.
- Correctly identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking domestic electrical work.
- 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.
- Use relevant sources of information and guidance for domestic electrical installation and maintenance work, typically including electrical drawings and technical specifications.
- Apply and use necessary mathematical techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin a domestic electrician’s work.
- Safely and correctly use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components relevant to performing domestic electrical work.
- Design, plan, set up, and install domestic electrical and electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in domestic electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment.
- Inspect and test domestic electrical installations using the correct test equipment.
- Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve domestic electrical and electronic faults for both initial and periodic testing requirements of single-phase installations.
- Install and maintain domestic electrical and electronic equipment and components, including domestic heating systems, comfort and convenience technologies, heat pumps, solar panels, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and devices.
- Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the relevant standard.
- Record work accurately using correct processes including 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
Domestic Electrician Level 3.
The apprentice will receive practical on-site training Monday to Friday working alongside qualified electricians on building sites around Bristol and Gloucester, with formal training delivered at college one day per week. College attendance will take place at our training provider’s campus during term time.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Drivers License
Other requirements
- Be comfortable working on building sites
- Be able to cope with weather extremes
- Have use of a car and Full UK Drivers Licence
- Be 18 or over (due to insurance purposes)
About this employer
G & L Electrical Limited is a growing electrical contracting company based in the South West, specialising in new build housing developments across Bristol, Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. We deliver high-quality domestic installations including full house wiring, consumer units and solar PV systems. As a small, dedicated team, we pride ourselves on professionalism, reliability and developing apprentices into fully qualified electricians.
After this apprenticeship
Opportunity for continued employment with the company as a fully qualified electrician upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, with further development and progression available.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
G & L ELECTRICAL LIMITED
Catherine Luce
admin@gandlelectrical.co.uk
01179553743
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017034.
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Closes on Friday 28 August 2026