Electrical Apprentice
K D E LTD
Preston Brook (WA7 3AZ)
Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 June 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for a motivated Electrical Apprentice to join our team based in the Halton area. This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician qualification.
- Wage
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£16,640 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, 08:00 - 16:30.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 24 August 2026
- Duration
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4 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
- Assist with installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining electrical systems in residential and commercial settings.
- Use tools and equipment safely and responsibly.
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
- Attend off-the-job training sessions as part of your apprenticeship.
- Work closely with your Electrical Mentor to track progress and meet targets.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and team members.
- Adhere to safe working practices and learn how to manage risks in varied environments.
- Learn how to read and apply electrical technical information and wiring regulations (BS7671).
- Learn the use of tools, components, and diagnostic techniques for installations and fault-finding.
- Learn how to install and maintain traditional and modern systems, including EV charge points and solar panels.
- Learn how to use scientific and mathematical methods in real-world tasks.
- Learn how to plan, inspect, and test electrical installations in line with industry requirements.
- Learn how to provide excellent customer service while working with diverse clients and teams.
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
Where you'll work
Unit 2 Priory Court
Wellfield
Preston Brook
WA7 3AZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
The apprentice will attend Warrington College for off-the-job training and work towards the Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician standard.
More training information
Training delivered by the employer includes:
Accident reporting, Anger management, Asbestos awareness, Cyber security awareness, Equality, diversity and inclusion, First aid, Manual handling, Modern slavery, Sexual harassment awareness, and Working at height.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Health & Safety Awareness
- Punctual
- Reliable
Other requirements
4 GCSEs Grades A–C (9–4) including Maths and English.
Overtime and weekend work opportunities are available depending on business needs and compliance with legal requirements.
Some flexibility with working hours may be required depending on site location and operational needs.
Work is carried out on-site in varying environments.
Multiple sites, but our Head Office is based in Preston Brook.
About this employer
KDE Ltd is a leading electrical, plumbing and heating contracting company that has been providing a range of services to clients across the North West of England and North Wales for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on our high-quality workmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction. We are looking for a motivated Electrical Apprentice to join our team based in the Halton area. This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician qualification.
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship they will gain a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation.
Possibility of a full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE
Georgia Bramhall
gbramhall@wvr.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037155.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 11:59pm)