Apprentice Electrician - Hammersmith & Fulham

OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Essex (RM7 7PJ)

Closes on Wednesday 20 May 2026

Posted on 20 February 2026

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Summary

As an Electrical apprentice with OpenView, you will be working to build a career as a qualified electrical contractor within the electrical, fire and security industry. You MUST live in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to be eligible for this apprenticeship.

Wage

£26,936 a year

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Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm (between these times to be agreed with line manager). Some evening and weekend work may be required.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 June 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

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

You will be working as an Electrical Apprentice on contracts in and around the London area.

You will:

  • Ensure that any company tools provided are maintained in good working order
  • Flexible working hours and demonstrate a willingness to help colleagues and customers
  • Communicate with customers in a professional manner
  • Attend college, complete all assignments and pass exams within given timescales
  • Follow H&S legislation & guidance
  • Complete appropriate administration and maintain accurate records
  • Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments

Where you'll work

Openview House
Chesham Close Romford
Essex
RM7 7PJ

Training

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

Training provider

WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED

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 receive a Level 3 in electrical installation and maintenance
  • Candidates will be required to achieve the Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification, (Installation) or (Maintenance)
  • The training will be completed on a block release basis
  • The provider will be The Training Trust

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • You MUST live in The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Applications from those outside of this area will not be considered
  • Ideally have a Level 2 Electrical Qualification
  • Ideally hold a valid full UK driving licence, or close to obtaining a licence

About this employer

OpenView is the UK’s largest privately owned independent security company and provides unique, innovative and technologically excellent solutions to meet individual client needs in both the private and public sectors. OpenView is also one of the UK’s fastest growing companies with sites nationwide, over 30 years experience and employing over 400 people.

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice would move into an installation/maintenance electrician position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALTHAM FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING TRUST LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017080.

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Closes on Wednesday 20 May 2026