Electrical Apprentice
EMCOR (UK) LIMITED
Cheltenham (GL50 4BB)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 April 2026
Contents
Summary
The apprenticeship typically takes approx. 56 months and is designed to equip apprentices with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become a fully qualified electrician. It includes both on-the-job training and off-the-job study at college, 1 day a week.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years 8 months
- Positions available
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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
You will be a motivated and reliable Electrical Apprentice to support our experienced electricians in delivering practical electrical solutions across a variety of projects. Gaining valuable hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, while completing a Level 3 Installation or Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised qualification.
What you'll do:
- Assist qualified electricians with the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, systems, equipment, and fixtures in residential, commercial, or industrial environments.
- Support the assembly, installation, and connection of electrical components such as panels, lighting systems, outlets, circuit breakers, transformers, and appliances.
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit accurately using appropriate hand and power tools.
- Read and interpret technical documents, including blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and job specifications.
- Help diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical systems and components using test equipment to locate faults and support effective repairs.
- Assist in inspecting electrical systems and components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustments and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Test electrical systems and circuits to verify continuity, compatibility, and safety.
- Learn and apply local, state, and national electrical codes, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Record accurate and detailed job completion documentation, including photographs, for handover and compliance purposes.
- Contribute to general site duties, including labouring, tidying, and assisting with project logistics as required.
- Ensure all tasks are carried out to the highest standard, in alignment with company values and quality expectations.
- Support the company’s goals by carrying out any other reasonable tasks as requested by the line manager.
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients, demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to customer service.
- Attend off-the-job training (e.g., college, technical training provider) as part of your apprenticeship programme.
IMPORTANT:
Due to the nature of this position with can only accept British Nationals who can obtain and maintain national security clearance.
As per JIB guidelines all electrical apprentices must demonstrate and provide evidence from a qualified optometrist/optician of normal colour vision.
Where you'll work
Cheltenham Delivery Office
Swindon Road
Cheltenham
GL50 4BB
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)
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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 Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship includes both on-the-job training and off-the-job study at college.
College will be either 1 day a week or block release.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above.)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above.)
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Due to the nature of this position with can only accept British Nationals who can obtain and maintain national security clearance.
As per JIB guidelines all electrical apprentices must demonstrate and provide evidence from a qualified optometrist/optician of normal colour vision.
About this employer
We provide a range of customer-centric solutions through workplace transformation, integrated facilities management, project solutions, data-led asset management services and carbon reduction. We have a track record of success in some of the most complex and regulated workplaces in the UK – delivering services to industry sectors including life sciences, defence, nuclear, hi-tech manufacturing and central government. For both soft and hard services, we bring together the best experts, processes and technologies, to create long-lasting high-value solutions that not only enables our customers to work better, but also offers a better place for their people to work. We help customers transform their workplace by supporting the delivery of: effective safety and assurance solutions, integrating social value into your organisation and helping customers to embed authentic Equality, Diversity and Inclusion solutions whilst also supporting in developing goals that will genuinely contribute towards individual wellbeing and a carbon neutral world. Our deep understanding of the dynamic relationship that exists between people, organisational culture and workplace, has never been more relevant than now. Collaboration, in a world that faces so many major challenges that impact our people and planet, is our way to ensuring we secure a sustainable future for us all. Our purpose at EMCOR UK is, quite simply, to create a better world at work for everyone.
https://www.emcoruk.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
- Health Cash Plan
- Discount shopping
- Gym
- Days out
- Learning & development opportunities
- Paid volunteering days, plus many more.
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
This is intended to be a permanent role, and we would hope to keep the right candidate on after apprenticeship completion.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JTL
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028268.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 11:59pm)