Electrical Apprenticeship

THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

Middlesbrough (TS2 1QG)

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 June 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship is ideal if you enjoy practical, hands-on work and want an alternative to a traditional office-based career. With a growing demand for skilled tradespeople, this is a great opportunity to build a stable, long-term career.

Wage

£15,434.32 a year

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Apprenticeship salary will increase yearly.

Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

4 years 6 months

Positions available

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

You’ll be supported throughout your apprenticeship to:

  • Assist with electrical repairs and maintenance in our properties
  • Learn how to safely use tools and equipment
  • Support experienced electricians on site and gain practical experience
  • Complete basic tasks and gradually build your technical skills
  • Keep accurate records of your work and learning
  • Follow health and safety processes at all times
  • Take part in training, college learning and team activities
  • You’ll also learn how to provide a great service to our customers, treating their homes with care and respect

 

Where you'll work

2 Hudson Quay
Windward Way
Middlesbrough
TS2 1QG

Training

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

Training provider

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/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
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • GCSE English Language and maths at Grade C/4 or above (or predicted to achieve)
  • Confident using IT systems and technology
  • Must not already hold a qualification higher than Level 2 in Electrical Installation and Maintenance
  • Ability to travel to office locations and college

About this employer

Thirteen Group is one of the largest housing associations in the North East, providing homes and services to support local communities.

We’re committed to investing in people and creating opportunities for future careers, which is why our apprenticeship programmes are such an important part of what we do.

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive organisation that values learning, development and helping you build a career you can be proud of.

Start your career with Thirteen, be a part of our vision to improve lives every day.

https://www.thirteengroup.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases with service) and an extra day off for your birthday
  • A competitive pension scheme
  • Access to health and wellbeing support

After this apprenticeship

  • Career opportunities after your apprenticeship - many of our apprentices go on to build long-term careers with Thirteen after completing their qualification

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035854.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:59pm)