Electrical Apprentice

ADSYST (AUTOMATION) LTD

Sandhurst (GU47 9DN)

Closes in 29 days (Monday 7 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 August 2026

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Summary

We are currently seeking hardworking, resourceful candidates to join our dynamic team at our Head office in Sandhurst as an Electrical Apprentice. The course on offer is City and Guilds Electrotechnical apprenticeship qualification (5357-03/23) that is being carried out at various colleges from September 2026 as a day release.

Wage

£17,680 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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·         Auto enrolment pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice/Exchange for Pension Payments if desired)

·         Private Health Scheme (after 1 year service)

·         Death in Service Plan (after 5 years service)

Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
08:30 – 17:15 – Monday to Thursday and 08:30 – 16:00 on Fridays.

42 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

4 years 6 months

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

  • Design, develop, install and maintain electrical control systems and components to specification
  • Reading design specifications and technical drawings
  • Aiding in the production of detailed functional design specifications (FDS), method statements and risk assessments (RAMS).
  • Chance to learn the production of PLC software
  • Chance to learn the production of HMI / SCADA software
  • Site installation and commissioning
  • Customer facing position

Where you'll work

Unit 4
Lakeside Business Park, Swan Lane
Sandhurst
GU47 9DN

Training

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

Training provider

BROOKLANDS 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

4 Days on-site 1 day in college.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

The candidate will need to have a full UK driving licence due to the nature of the site-based work and commuting to college.

Other Desirable Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge

  • Previous experience in a service & support, electrical installation or maintenance role or a strong interest in a career in electrical engineering.
  • Electrical design including EPlan or equivalent would be advantageous.
  • Control panel design, manufacture or electrical installation skills.
  • Experience of equipment installation and commissioning

About this employer

Our expanding business is currently offering numerous exciting opportunities for prospective employees. Adsyst recently celebrated a significant milestone in our business by welcoming our 136th employee. This achievement is a testament to the rapid growth and success of our company.

At Adsyst Automation Ltd we understand that our continued success is down to our dedicated team, therefore, we invest time and effort in each individual; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, encouraging their strengths while offering a good work/ life balance.

Adsyst Automation Ltd has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 35 years. We have six offices nationally; with our Head office in Yateley, Hampshire, this role would be based from our Sandhurst (Berkshire) electrical office.

With our core skills lying in PLC, SCADA, HMI, MIS, MES, RTU, control system software engineering, data acquisition, bespoke software and LV Assemblies and Electrical installation, our expertise in panel building and electrical installation allow us to offer full turnkey solutions.

We approach each project with a fresh outlook and use our knowledge and partnerships to stay a step ahead of the competition, offering the most advanced, innovative and cost effective solutions.

Company benefits

  • Access to company vans or pool cars
  • Access to Perkbox (https://join.perkbox.co.uk) This gives employees access to discounted shopping, eating out, cinema and even holidays
  • Free quarterly social events, team building days and Christmas party Weekend break/ Overtime and expenses scheme

After this apprenticeship

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

Apprentice- Junior Engineer- Electrical Installation Engineer- Electrical Design- Lead/ Supervisor.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BROOKLANDS COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047043.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Monday 7 September 2026 at 11:59pm)