Apprentice Electrician

THE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

Kidderminster (DY11 7PT)

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 3 June 2026)

Posted on 21 May 2026

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Summary

Start your career as an Apprentice Electrician with Community Housing. We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to join us, where you’ll work with experienced electricians, build valuable skills, and complete a Level 3 qualification while making a real difference to local communities.

• Wage:

  £15,643 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  £15,643 - £25,356 per annum (Dependent on age and level); ;

• Training course: Domestic electrician (level 3)
• Hours: Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working hours TBC.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 3 August 2026

• Duration:

  3 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

• Learn how to carry out electrical installations, repairs and maintenance in customers’ homes, supporting safe and well‑maintained communities
• Work alongside experienced electricians to plan jobs, prepare materials and develop practical, hands‑on trade skills
• Use a handheld device to record job progress, work completed and time spent, building good work habits from the start
• Provide a friendly and respectful service when working in people’s homes, representing Community Housing positively
• Learn to work safely at all times by following company procedures, using tools and equipment correctly

Where you'll work

3
Foley Grove
Foley Business Park
Kidderminster
DY11 7PT

Training

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

Training provider

NCG

Training course

Domestic electrician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting domestic electrical work.
• Identify and comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing domestic electrical work.
• Correctly identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking domestic electrical work.
• 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.
• Use relevant sources of information and guidance for domestic electrical installation and maintenance work, typically including electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Apply and use necessary mathematical techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin a domestic electrician’s work.
• Safely and correctly use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components relevant to performing domestic electrical work.
• Design, plan, set up, and install domestic electrical and electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in domestic electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment.
• Inspect and test domestic electrical installations using the correct test equipment.
• Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve domestic electrical and electronic faults for both initial and periodic testing requirements of single-phase installations.
• Install and maintain domestic electrical and electronic equipment and components, including domestic heating systems, comfort and convenience technologies, heat pumps, solar panels, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and devices.
• Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the relevant standard.
• Record work accurately using correct processes including 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.
• Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting domestic electrical work.
• Identify and comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing domestic electrical work.
• Correctly identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking domestic electrical work.
• 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.
• Use relevant sources of information and guidance for domestic electrical installation and maintenance work, typically including electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Apply and use necessary mathematical techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin a domestic electrician’s work.
• Safely and correctly use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components relevant to performing domestic electrical work.
• Design, plan, set up, and install domestic electrical and electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in domestic electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment.
• Inspect and test domestic electrical installations using the correct test equipment.
• Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve domestic electrical and electronic faults for both initial and periodic testing requirements of single-phase installations.
• Install and maintain domestic electrical and electronic equipment and components, including domestic heating systems, comfort and convenience technologies, heat pumps, solar panels, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and devices.
• Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the relevant standard.
• Record work accurately using correct processes including 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 an apprentice, you’ll receive a mix of practical workplace learning with Community Housing and training with an external provider. You’ll be supported to build your skills through hands‑on experience, alongside structured learning to support your development.

Training with the provider is usually around one day per week, although this can vary. Full details of the provider location and learning schedule will be confirmed once a successful offer has been made.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent)
• Maths (grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent)

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
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Prior learning or interest in electrical work would be beneficial but is not essential. 

About this employer

Community Housing was formed in 2000 through a stock transfer from Wyre Forest District Council. We are a social business and one of Worcestershire’s largest Registered Providers of social housing, managing around 6000 homes and offering a range of services that help people to live independently.

We are proud of what we have achieved so far for the people and communities we support. Over the coming years we are focused on helping people to thrive and live independently, knowing they have a secure place they can call home, that they can afford, and with a landlord who cares about them.

https://www.communityhousing.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

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

An apprenticeship with Community Housing offers more than just a qualification. You’ll be supported to grow your skills, confidence and professionalism while contributing to meaningful work that supports local communities.

Many of our colleagues began their careers as apprentices, and we’re proud to invest in developing future talent.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NCG

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033025.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 3 June 2026)

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