Electrical Installation & Maintenance Apprentice at EDF Sizewell B Suffolk. September start

DALKIA FACILITIES LIMITED

Leiston (IP16 4LL)

Closes in 19 days (Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 April 2026

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Summary

Launch your electrical career at a power station. Work alongside qualified electricians on real systems, earning while you learn with a dedicated mentor, full management and HR support throughout your apprenticeship.

• Wage:

  £24,784 a year

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  A uniform will be provided. We offer a range of benefits including shopping discounts and a pension scheme. Your salary will increase each year as you complete a full year of your apprenticeship programme.

• Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 37-hours a week exact times to be confirmed.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 4 August 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

The successful apprentice will work under the supervision of an electrician and controls engineer and will learn how to:

• Read, interpret and create drawings, electrical code specifications to see layout of commercial electrical equipment installations
• Test electrical equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Install, repair or replace motors and drives, transformers, motors, starters, relays and hydraulic and gas electrical controls
• Install, repair or replace electrical wiring, switch boxes, lighting and alternative electrical parts
• Carry out preventative maintenance and testing of electrical systems
• Work on electrical faults
• Undertake tasks on heating and ventilation systems
• Comply with industry standards and procedures
• Attend college and be committed to your learning

Where you'll work

Eastlands Industrial Estate
Leiston
IP16 4LL

Training

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

Training provider

SUFFOLK NEW 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

• As well as guided on the job training specific to our organisation you will study towards your level 3 Electrical Installation and Maintenance apprenticeship. You will attend college on day release during term time only
• A tutor will be assigned to you, and you will receive protected study time within the workplace
• You will also get support from our apprenticeship team through mentoring and buddying
• Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4-9)
• Maths (grade 4-9)

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
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Mechanically minded

Other requirements

Experience of further education is preferred but certainly not essential. This would suit someone with a practical mindset who likes to problem solve too. The role requires someone who has reasonable fitness levels and an understanding of working safely.

• If you hold level 2 Electrical Installation your apprenticeship will be 3 not 4 years
• Security and DBS checks will be carried out prior to you starting. 
• The role may start sooner than August subject to clearance checks. 
• College attendance will start in September

About this employer

EDF Energy is a British integrated energy company, wholly owned by the French state-owned EDF, with operations spanning electricity generation and the sale of natural gas and electricity to homes and businesses throughout the United Kingdom. Dalkia Facilities Ltd is a subsidiary of EDF Energy Ltd. Everything we do is in service to our clients and their customers. We continuously find new and better ways of working to help our clients overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow. We partner with our clients and are committed to realise their ambitions and deliver solutions to meet their needs. We are upfront, honest and act with integrity. By staying curious and pushing ourselves to find new and better ways of doing things, we’re constantly innovating, creating quality and adding value for our clients at every stage. Join a team that’s serious about quality, support, and growth – where you’re not just a number, but a valued part of the Dalkia mobile division. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

http://www.dalkia.co.uk/services/facilities-services/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We're a company committed to helping others less fortunate and each year we nominate a charity of the year and take part in numerous fundraising events throughout the year. Tools and equipment will be provided as well as PPE.

After this apprenticeship

We really value our people and pride ourselves on our loyal team. We genuinely see this as a career opportunity for the right candidate and have an excellent apprenticeship track record.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026074.

Apply now

Closes in 19 days (Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:59pm)