Electrical Testing Apprentice

PROJECT SOLVER LTD

ESSEX (CM6 1XN)

Closes in 26 days (Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 March 2026


Summary

Do you have a keen interest in the field of Electrical Testing and Inspection? Do you want to work with one of the leading Electrical testing companies in the UK? This could be your first step to an exciting career as an Electrical Testing Apprentice. You will receive on-the-job training.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
4 days a week. Start time 8.00am, finish time 5.00pm, with 1-hour for lunch each day and 1 day a week at college. Working days TBC.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 May 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

Apprentice Electrician for the role of electrical testing and inspection engineer.

To learn to carry out a range of electrical testing, including:

  • Electrical installation condition report
  • Emergency light testing
  • Thermal imaging
  • Portable appliance testing and data analysis

This will also include:

  • Repair and installation work, to offices, banks, sporting arenas, corporate headquarters, public sectors, colleges, universities, distribution, schools, government and commercial outlets
  • To carry out work to a high standard and ensure it is carried out in strict compliance with the health and safety at work act, and any other relevant legislation covering safety in the workplace for self and others
  • To learn to complete all necessary paperwork and NICEIC records to current legislative standards, to prevailing performance standards and in line with project solvers procedures
  • To attend college and complete coursework on time and to a high standard
  • To produce, maintain and be responsible for work details to document experience
  • To take on additional responsibilities in years two and three
  • To carry out all necessary administrative work associated with departmental management requirements such as using PC or laptop to accurately and timely record all processes from receiving jobs through to completion including timesheets
  • To liaise and work with other trades and apprentices as required
  • To understand and comply with all health and safety policies and procedures
  • To attend and fully participate in regular training and reviews with mentor and line managers
  • To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required

Where you'll work

UNIT 7A OAK INDUSTRIAL PARK
CHELMSFORD ROAD
DUNMOW
ESSEX
CM6 1XN

Training

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

Training provider

HARLOW 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

The training will be a mix of practical learning and theory covering things like:

  • Health and safety legislation
  • Environmental legislation
  • Practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment
  • Cable termination
  • Inspection and testing
  • Fault finding
  • Electrical principles
  • Functional Skills
  • Candidates will be required to achieve the Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification (Installation) or (Maintenance)

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/installation-electrician-and-maintenance-electrician-v1-0

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Enthusiasm/Motivation
  • Trustworthy
  • Reliable

About this employer

Project Solver is a Millennium-born company offering expert insight to the building services industry on a national scale. Project Solver has impressive experience and a unique approach to problems. Project Solver cuts the waffle, promises a realistic analysis and most importantly a solution. Not surprisingly, this has meant that Project Solver has been successful in attracting high profile clients.

https://www.projectsolver.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There is the chance of progression, also further training will be provided, With a good chance of a permanent post at the end of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HARLOW COLLEGE

Kellie Tighe

ktighe@harlow-college.ac.uk

07377125961

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024189.

Apply now

Closes in 26 days (Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11:59pm)