Installation Electrician Level 3 Apprenticeship
CF Roberts (Electrical Contractors) Limited
Hereford (HR1 2HU)
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
Posted on 27 March 2026
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Summary
CF Roberts are looking for keen and enthusiastic Electrical Apprentices for their 2026 intake. In affiliation with our training provider, you will embark on an extensive 4-year apprenticeship program, during which time you will learn ‘on the job’ whilst completing your NVQ Level 3 Qualification.
- Wage
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£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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Plus; contributory pension scheme, 22 days holiday +statutory and great opportunities to learn and progress.
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Predominantly: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm.
Attending college one day a week, regularly working and staying away from home Monday to Thursday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
You will experience a diverse and varying work load during your tenure with us. You may be at college one day learning the theory, and the next day putting it into practice on site with one of our mentors.
Daily duties could range from:
- Installing
- Maintaining
- Repairing electrical services
Whether the work will be indoors or outdoors, you will diagnose and rectify faults on various circuits and equipment.
Where you'll work
The Coach House
Gaol Street
Hereford
HR1 2HU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HEREFORDSHIRE, LUDLOW, AND NORTH SHROPSHIRE 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
You will study your Technical Certificate and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation with Hereford and Ludlow College at their site in Hereford. This will be delivered on day release throughout the 4 years. You will also gain extensive 'on the job' training
There are also various in-house training courses as well as external courses to include PASMA, IPAF, First Aid, CSCS, etc.
This apprenticeship aligns with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Technician Member (TMIET).
This apprenticeship aligns with The Electrotechnical Joint Industry Board for ECS Gold Card. As part of the application process, the appropriate Health and Safety components will be recognised.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Minimum 4)
- Maths (grade Minimum 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
CF Roberts have been providing Electrical Services since the 1935 in Hereford. In 1997 CF Roberts moved its head office to its current location within Cheltenham, the larger site providing the facilities necessary for training and growth. In 2005 CF Roberts moved into Mechanical services, an area which we are applying substantial resources. The company is still a wholly owned family business following the original business ethics laid down by its founder Cyril Roberts. CF Roberts is a medium sized electrical and mechanical contractor. Carrying out works from £100 to £7.0 million in value. The company operates in 3 areas. Major works, covering New Build and ‘protype’ M&E projects up to 5m in value. Retail & Leisure, specialising in fit-out and refurbishment specialising in framework/multiple site agreements up to £3m in value, plus a 3rd sector concentrating on Minor works, roll out programmes and FM. We have branches in Nottingham, Hereford and Cheltenham.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion of the Apprenticeship, you will have earned the right to be called a registered electrician, but this is not necessarily the end of your time with CF Roberts… Many of our apprentices stay on with the company, some of which have been with us in excess of 15 years!
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CF Roberts (Electrical Contractors) Limited
Amanda Aessia
amandaaessia@cfroberts.co.uk
01242571100
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023662.
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Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.