Electrical Apprentice

HALTON HOUSING

Cheshire (WA8 0TD)

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 June 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship offers an opportunity to develop practical and technical skills within the electrical field while working towards a recognised qualification. The role combines hands-on experience alongside qualified electricians with structured college learning, supporting the delivery of safe, compliant homes. 

Wage

£15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Salary includes 30 days holiday entitlement (increading to 33 after 3 years service), plus Bank Holidays

Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

4 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

You will gain exposure to a range of electrical installation, maintenance and repair activities, while building the knowledge, behaviours and skills needed for a future career as a qualified electrical technician.

  • Support qualified electricians with a variety of tasks, including installation, testing, maintenance and repair work 
  • Carry out assigned activities under supervision, following safe systems of work and relevant procedures 
  • Contribute to delivering a high standard of service to customers in their homes 
  • Use provided tools, equipment and technology appropriately and responsibly 
  • Actively participate in all learning and development activities, including attending college and completing required coursework
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, building positive working relationships 
  • Take part in team meetings, briefings and learning sessions
  • Represent the organisation professionally when interacting with customers and partners 
  • Maintain clear and effective communication with supervisors, team members and customers 

Where you'll work

Waterfront Point
Warrington Road
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 0TD

Training

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

Training provider

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

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

  • Installation and Maintenance Electrician, Level 3
  • Weekly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

4 GCSE's including Maths, English and Science (grade Grades 9-4 (A-C))

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
  • Effective time management
  • Work to deadlines
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Able to work safely
  • Works independently
  • Willing and eager to learn
  • Applies technical knowledge
  • Positive attitude
  • Reliable
  • Committed
  • Takes pride in work
  • Can-do mindset
  • Open to feedback
  • Contributes to the team
  • Shows responsibility

Other requirements

You must already be working towards, or already hold, a UK drivers license to be considered for this Apprenticeship.

Applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will need to be available to attend an assessment day on 28/7, with interviews following this on 6/8 and 7/8. 

We reserve the right to close this opportunity after 1 week if we have received enough applications, and therefore recommend you make an application as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the planned closing date as we cannot guarantee the vacancy will remain open for the whole time planned. 

If you are applying with qualifications other than those listed in the entry requirements (GCSE's), please make sure you have obtained official evidence of equivalency from UK ENIC before the application closing date. Please note that if you are shortlisted for the post, we cannot progress your application any further without you providing evidence of this.   

A DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.  

About this employer

Halton Housing is a provider of social housing with over 7,000 homes across Cheshire and the Northwest. 

Halton Housing is a disability confident employer. 

 

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to apply for permanent roles within the organisation, subject to business needs and performance.

The apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in electrical installation, with opportunities to further develop skills and progress within the sector.

To be considered for a role with Halton Housing following the Apprenticeship, you will need to hold a full UK drivers license. 

We are keen to see an interest in developing a career within the electrical trade. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

Joanna Smith

joanna.smith@riversidecollege.ac.uk

01512572800

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038734.

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Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11:59pm)