Apprentice Electrician

FOREST ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED

ILMINSTER (TA19 9NS)

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 4 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 May 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and hardworking Apprentice Electrician to join our experienced team and begin an exciting journey into the electrical industry. It’s a chance to develop a lifelong trade, gain nationally recognised qualifications and work on cutting-edge electrical and renewable energy projects.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (College attendance begins in October as part of the apprenticeship).

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 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

This is a varied and practical role where no two days are the same. You will support our electrical engineers and develop real-world skills in:

  • Electrical installations in commercial and domestic environments
  • Testing and inspecting electrical systems
  • Fault-finding and remedial works 
  • Solar PV and battery storage installation & commissioning
  • EV charger installation & commissioning
  • PAT testing
  • Renewable energy servicing and maintenance
  • Safe working practices and industry regulations

Where you'll work

MAGNOLIA HOUSE
WINDMILL HILL
ASHILL
ILMINSTER
TA19 9NS

Training

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

Training provider

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

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

You’ll complete an Advanced Level Apprenticeship – Installation / Maintenance Electrician, combining practical work experience with college-based learning, with delivery from Bridgwater College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5-9/A-C)
  • Mathematics (grade 5-9/A-C)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

For over 35 years, Forest Electrical Services has built a reputation for excellence in industrial, commercial and domestic electrical engineering. We are also at the forefront of renewable technologies, including:

· Solar PV installation

· Battery storage systems

· EV charge point installation

· Commercial electrical systems

· Industrial LV switchgear projects

· Electrical inspection & testing and PAT Testing

http://Www.forestelectrical.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

After completing a successful probation opportunity for works vehicle for daily commute.

After this apprenticeship

We don’t just train apprentices, we build careers. Our aim is for the right candidate to grow into a permanent, qualified electrician role within the company, with long-term progression opportunities in both electrical engineering and renewable energy.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

Simon Moss

business@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032536.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 4 June 2026 at 11:59pm)