Electrical Apprentice - NVQ Level 3
ROTHWELL GROUP LTD
YORK (YO10 3DR)
Closes on Wednesday 5 August 2026
Posted on 30 June 2026
Contents
Summary
Rothwell Group Ltd are looking for keen and enthusiastic apprentices for our 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 to become a fully qualified electrician.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
- Annual Salary increase
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Normal hours of work are between 07:00am and 4.30pm Mondays to Fridays inclusive with an unpaid lunch break of half an hour and a paid 15-minute morning.
40 hours 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
- Install electrical containment, wiring systems and equipment.
- Assist with testing, fault-finding and planned maintenance.
- Work safely on commercial, industrial and railway projects.
- Learn from experienced electricians and mentors.
- Use electrical drawings and specifications.
- Attend toolbox talks, training and college.
Where you'll work
UNIT 3
YORVALE BUSINESS PARK
HAZEL COURT
YORK
YO10 3DR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
JTL
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- Science (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
T Level 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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Full UK driving licence
Other requirements
- Attend briefings, medicals and D&A testing where required.
- Comfortable with working at height
About this employer
Rothwell Group Ltd is a leading commercial and industrial electrical contractor, known for delivering a “right first time, on time, every time” service. As a proud family business, we value quality, reliability, and teamwork.
http://www.rothwell-group.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Competitive salary + Bonus Scheme + Overtime
- Company Power Tools provided
- Pension scheme when eligible
- PPE
- Employee Assistance Programme
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Following successful completion, apprentices will normally progress into a qualified installation & maintenance electrician role with opportunities to undertake inspection & testing, rail competencies, EV charging, renewable technologies, supervisory training and future management development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROTHWELL GROUP LTD
Administration Team
enquiries@rothwell-group.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023880.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 5 August 2026