Apprentice Electrical Maintenance Technician
ANAERGIA LIMITED
LINCOLN (LN6 3RU)
Closes in 24 days (Friday 17 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 March 2026
Contents
Summary
An opportunity to work with renewable energy, gaining experience with innovative technologies that turn organic waste into biogas & fertiliser, contributing to a sustainable future. A blend of hands-on training and learning, equipping you with skills to thrive in a fast-evolving industry, while supporting greener energy solutions.
- Wage
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£12,480 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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4 days per week on site
1 day per week in college
Paid hours per week - 30-40 hours per week
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
- Hands on installation and commissioning of electrical components and systems to include motor drives, 3 phase and DC systems
- Fully competent at using primary and secondary test equipment
- Carry out diagnostics and problem solving for electrical and instrument systems
- Assist remote software engineer with configuration and fault diagnosis on PLC systems
- Maintain plant equipment for clients such as pumps; mixers; motors; electrical and control systems/SCADA; heat exchangers; gas storage; sensors; alarms; valves; safety systems etc.
- Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes, valves etc.
- Carry out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on a range of mechanical equipment
- Undertake measures to improve the plant reliability, efficiency and performance, always in a safe and efficient manner
Where you'll work
UNIT 3
LYNDON BUSINESS PARK
FARRIER ROAD
LINCOLN
LN6 3RU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BOSTON 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
Training will take place at Boston College 1 day per week
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Attendance at the Lincoln (LN6) office is required, where you will be collected by a member of the Service Team. Please note that this may necessitate an early start occasionally as early as 05:00. Alternatively, if you hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own vehicle, you may travel directly to the designated plant or office location to meet the team.
As part of the role, occasionally you may be required to stay away from home, for example if the team are working on a 4 day job in Devon. Accommodation and subsistence will be provided for you during this time at no extra expense to yourself. Please ensure you are happy with this.
About this employer
Anaergia is a global leader in anaerobic digestion and organics recovery, recognized by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) for its innovative waste-to-energy solutions.
Anaergia specialises in anaerobic digestion (AD), organics recovery, and waste conversion. The company provides end-to-end solutions for converting various waste streams, including agricultural, food, and municipal solid waste (MSW), into renewable energy, high-quality fertiliser, and recycled water.
Anaergia also offers services ranging from equipment supply to full project design, financing, construction, and plant operation.
Anaergia has been active in the UK for over a decade, with 13 anaerobic digestion plants installed by the end of 2020. The company provides specialised pump systems. Anaergia also focuses on upgrading underperforming facilities to improve efficiency and profitability for clients.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completing their apprenticeship, individuals can look forward to a range of promising career prospects within the renewable energy sector. Successful Apprentice Technicians often progress into full-time roles such as Plant Technician, Maintenance Engineer, or Process Operator, with opportunities to specialise in areas like plant optimisation or environmental compliance. With further experience and continued professional development, there is potential to advance into supervisory or managerial positions, or to explore roles in project management and technical consultancy. The growing emphasis on sustainable energy ensures that skilled professionals in this field will remain in high demand, both in the UK and internationally.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BOSTON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022725.
Apply now
Closes in 24 days (Friday 17 April 2026 at 11:59pm)