Apprentice Electrician
BPHA LIMITED
Bedfordshire (MK41 7BJ)
Closes in 6 days (Monday 29 June 2026)
Posted on 23 June 2026
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Summary
Start your career making a real difference! Are you practical, motivated, and looking to build a career in the electrical trade within a supportive, values-driven organisation? BPHA is seeking an Apprentice Electrician to join our IHMS team.
- Wage
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£27,976 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Annual Salary
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 30 August 2026
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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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
Working closely with an experienced mentor, you’ll gain hands-on experience carrying out electrical repairs in both occupied homes and void properties, while developing the technical skills and knowledge required for a successful career. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and build a long-term career within a supportive environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
With support and guidance, you will learn to:
- Complete a wide range of electrical repairs, including fault finding, renewals, and emergency works
- Diagnose issues accurately and support the delivery of high-quality, long-lasting repairs
- Install, maintain, and test electrical systems in domestic properties
- Provide excellent customer service, ensuring a positive experience in every home you visit
- Work safely at all times, following Health & Safety, environmental, and compliance standards (SHEQ)
- Use tools, equipment, and materials responsibly and to industry standards
- Assist with maintaining van stock, materials, and equipment
- Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues at all levels
- Attend college and in-house training, building your skills and knowledge throughout your apprenticeship
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Keen to learn and committed to personal development
- Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
- Practical with a hands-on approach to work
- Professional, courteous, and empathetic when working with customers
- A strong problem-solver with attention to detail
- Able to work as part of a team and follow guidance from a mentor
Interviews will take place on 06th July between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Please note that, unfortunately, no alternative interview dates can be offered, so applicants must be available within this time window.
Where you'll work
Bedford Heights,
Manton Lane
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 7BJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MILTON KEYNES 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
What You’ll Gain
- Practical, on-the-job training with an experienced mentor
- Support to achieve your electrical qualification
- Development of technical expertise and professional skills
- Experience working in a customer-focused environment
- A clear pathway for progression within the organisation
Additional Information
- You will be expected to attend Milton Keynes College
- A strong commitment to health and safety, compliance, and continuous learning is essential
- You will represent our values in everything you do
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 9-4)
- English (grade 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication
- Team work
- Reliability
- Motivation
About this employer
bpha is a leading Housing Association in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, providing high-quality, affordable homes and services. We own or manage over 19,500 properties and reinvest all income into improving homes, building new ones, and supporting communities. Our vision is to build places where people can live happily in homes they can afford, guided by value that shape everything we do.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
A fully qualified electrician.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Sonia Harris
Apprenticeships@mkcollege.ac.uk
01908 637056
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038564.
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Closes in 6 days (Monday 29 June 2026)
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