Electrical Apprenticeship
SKILLSEARCHER LIMITED
12 Camphill Industrial Estate (KT14 6EW)
Closes in 18 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 April 2026
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Summary
Skillsearcher Ltd are seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Apprentice to work alongside qualified electricians, working towards a Level 3 Installation Electrical/Maintenance Apprenticeship Standard. Duties include: assisting in installation, testing and maintenance of electrical wiring, equipment & fixtures using hand and power tools.
- Wage
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£14,976 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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The salary will increase in line with National Apprenticeship rates
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday between 8am to 4pm.
36 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 2026
- Duration
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4 years 6 months
- 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
Skillsearcher Limited have an excellent opportunity for those who are keen to get started in the electrical industry. You will be learning on the job and through attending weekly day release. Your role will be varied, and you will work with experienced electricians day-to-day.
Duties will include:
- Assist in the installation, testing and maintenance of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools
- To carry out a varied range of tasks within the maintenance team, assisting colleagues as required
- Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices
- Inspect electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers
Where you'll work
12 Camphill Industrial Estate
KT14 6EW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
M I T SKILLS LIMITED
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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Your training will be delivered on the job and by MITSkills.
More training information
The training will be on-the-job with one day a week at MITSkills.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
SkillSearcher specialise in electrical, plumbing and construction.
Skillsearcher, based in West Byfleet, Surrey, provide services across Surrey and London.
Skillsearcher take Health & Safety very seriously for all employees and clients, ensuring all staff have continual personal development and the opportunity to progress in the electical sector.
Skillsearcher are offering two electrical apprenticeships on a day release basis, offering on the job training to gain necessary qualifications to become fully qualified electricians.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you can work as a qualified electrician where, with more experience, you can look to progress into a senior position, site management or electrical business owner.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
M I T SKILLS LIMITED
Deniz Atilgan
deniz.atilgan@mitskills.com
03003032225
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028197.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)