Level 3 Apprentice Electrician

STORM MAINTENANCE LTD

LONDON (SE5 7SW)

Closes in 11 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 August 2026

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Summary

You will will gain practical on-the-job training alongside experienced professionals, while studying toward a Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification. The role provides a mix of site experience, classroom learning, and the opportunity to build a solid career in the electrical industry.

• Wage:

  £13,312 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Potential increase after 1 year

• Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
• Hours: Working week details Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.

  32 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 14 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

• Assist qualified electricians with reactive electrical repairs and maintenance
• Attend residential and commercial properties to investigate reported electrical faults
• Assist with fault finding and diagnosing electrical problems.
• Assist with the repair and replacement of sockets, switches, light fittings and other electrical accessories
• Support electricians with lighting faults, power failures and other reactive electrical issues
• Assist with testing and inspection activities under appropriate supervision
• Help identify materials and parts required to complete repairs
• Safely prepare and maintain tools, equipment and materials
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, safe and tidy
• Communicate professionally with customers, clients and the Storm Maintenance office team
• Provide accurate updates on jobs and report any additional works identified
• Take photographs and provide information required for job records
• Learn how to complete relevant electrical documentation and job reports correctly
• Follow safe isolation procedures and electrical safety requirements under the supervision of a qualified electrician
• Follow Storm Maintenance's health and safety policies and working procedures at all times
• Attend college or training sessions and complete all required apprenticeship coursework and assessments

 

Where you'll work

49-65 SOUTHAMPTON WAY
LONDON
SE5 7SW

Training

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

Training provider

WALTHAM FOREST 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

You will attend Waltham Forest College, located at 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB, as part of their apprenticeship training.

• 1 day per week at college
• On-site college-based training
• The remaining days will be spent working with FDE, gaining practical experience and developing business administration skills in the workplace
• Training will support the apprentice in building the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully complete their apprenticeship

More training information

As part of the apprenticeship, you will work towards the Level 3 Electrical Apprenticeship,

• Health and safety
• Electrical regulations and standards
• Inspection and testing
• Practical installation skills
• Modern electrical technologies
• Mathematics and underpinning theory
• Workplace competence
• Assessment preparation

You will attend Waltham Forest College one day per week, with the remaining days spent at FDE gaining hands-on experience and applying your learning in a real workplace.

This apprenticeship will give you a recognised qualification, valuable practical experience and transferable skills to support your future career in business administration.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Level 4 - 9 or A-C)
• Mathematics (grade Level 4 - 9 or 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
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working

Other requirements

None.

About this employer

Storm Maintenance Ltd provides professional property maintenance, 24/7 emergency call-outs, and fire safety compliance services across London and the South East. They handle plumbing, electrical faults, heating, and general property repairs for residential and commercial clients.

 

https://www.stormmaintenance.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Full apprenticeship training and ongoing workplace support
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Potential pay increase after the first year, subject to performance and business requirements

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 and required qualifications, there may be opportunities to progress into a Plumber / Maintenance Engineer position with Storm Maintenance, taking responsibility for your own reactive maintenance jobs and continuing to develop your technical skills and experience.

 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE

Monica Arranz

Monica@harvardandtaylor.com

07944073493

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048464.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)