Level 3 Apprentice Electrician
TDR TRAINING LTD
Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 8EX)
Closes on Tuesday 1 September 2026
Posted on 22 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Our client, a leading electrical contractor, seeks a motivated Level 3 Apprentice Electrician (direct entry to Year 2). This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience on major projects, including new-build public sector sites such as schools, hospitals, and universities.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 4.30pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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3 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
Our client, a leading electrical contractor, is looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join their team as a Level 3 Apprentice Electrician, with direct entry into Year 2 of the apprenticeship.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience on exciting projects, including new-build public sector buildings such as schools, hospitals, and universities.
Role Overview
As an Apprentice Electrician, you will work alongside experienced professionals, developing your skills in:
- Electrical installation and maintenance
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings
- Testing and inspection
- Safe working practices on-site
Where you'll work
Q1
Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8EX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TDR TRAINING 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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language or English Literature (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
Other in:
Desirable qualifications
T Level 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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
Applicants MUST have:
- Grade 4 or above in Maths and English
- Completed a Level 2 Electrical Installation (practical qualification) and a Level 3 Electrical Installation (academic qualification) at a local college
- Alternatively have completed a level 3 T level in Electrotechnical Engineering
About this employer
TDR Training delivers high-quality electrical apprenticeships to engineering companies and M&E contractors across the North East, helping employers develop skilled, industry-ready workforces. Alongside our long-established engineering apprenticeship programmes, this additional offer expands our training provision to support the growing demand for qualified electrical professionals within the sector. Apprentices benefit from a combination of practical workplace experience and expert-led technical training, ensuring they gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for successful careers. By working closely with employers, TDR Training provides tailored apprenticeship solutions that meet business needs while supporting long-term growth, workforce development and future talent pipelines across the region.
After this apprenticeship
- Direct entry into Year 2 of the apprenticeship
- Practical experience on varied, high-profile projects
- Mentoring and support from experienced electricians
- Career progression within a well-established electrical contractor
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TDR TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033145.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 1 September 2026