Electrical Installation Apprenticeship

INTERLINK ELECTRICAL LTD

SUTTON COLDFIELD (B73 5PN)

Closes in 11 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 May 2026

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Summary

Birmingham Electrical Training are delighted to work with Interlink Electrical Ltd to bring you this apprenticeship opportunity in electrical installation, where you will gain quality practical experience while working towards a Level 3 Diploma and achieving a gold card.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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An out of town allowance for food is also paid to apprentices when they work away from home and hotel rooms are provided.

Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shift times and working hours may vary. You will be required to work away from home during this apprenticeship.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

4 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

  • Tests electrical and equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance
  • Installs repairs, or replaces electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic, and line assemblies, lighting, and alternative electrical parts
  • Installs, repairs, or replaces generators and industrial storage batteries
  • Do preventive maintenance and testing of electrical systems (including power distribution equipment), Installs electrical circuits, as well as panels, conduit, protecting devices, switches, and equipment required to accommodate the CEC and/or NEC
  • Works on electrical failures and replaces components wherever production time is often affected
  • Corrects connections and wiring on equipment controls wherever incorrect applications may cause harm and dangerous conditions
  • Conducts preventive and maintenance programs, and also keeps maintenance records
  • May install, maintain, and calibrate industrial equipment and connected devices
  • Complies with standards and procedures of industry, Safety Manual, and abide by safety rules

Where you'll work

170 JOCKEY ROAD
SUTTON COLDFIELD
B73 5PN

Training

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

Training provider

BIRMINGHAM ELECTRICAL TRAINING LTD

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 training provider, which in this case is Birmingham Electrical Training
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
  • The off the job training will take place at Birmingham Electrical Training, 34 Brearley Street, Hockley, B19 3NR

More training information

On submitting an application, the recruitment team at Birmingham Electrical Training will be in contact to discuss the process in more detail including details of the apprenticeship and also the training they provide

Potentially suitable applicants will be invited to attend Birmingham Electrical Training centre for an initial assessment and interview process before meeting with Interlink.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • Applicants must have a full UK Driving License and have access to their own vehicle.
  • Applicants will be required to stay away from home for this apprenticeship and therefore will need to be comfortable to stay away from home up to 4 nights/week (Mon-Thurs)
  • Applicants must have at least a grade 4 in Maths and English GCSE and be able to provide certification.

About this employer

Interlink have a wealth of experience in all aspects of electrical installation throughout the UK, primarily in the commercial and industrial sectors.

We’ve worked for all kinds of clients of all shapes and sizes from Alton Towers, Glaxo Smith Kline and the BBC to Marks and Spencer, HM Prisons and the NHS.

After this apprenticeship

  • It is expected that you'd become a fully qualified electrician with all required qualifications gained and to have a successful career in the industry
  • Wages will increase yearly, upon completion of various stages of the apprenticeship
  • Once qualified, you could go on to supervisory roles, senior management positions, or have the possibility of one day being self employed

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BIRMINGHAM ELECTRICAL TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032302.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)