Electrical Apprentice
EMCOR (UK) LIMITED
Cheltenham (GL50 4BB)
Closes in 24 days (Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 November 2025
Contents
Summary
The apprenticeship typically takes approx. 56 months and is designed to equip apprentices with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become a fully qualified electrician. It includes both on-the-job training and off-the-job study at college, 1 day a week.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years 8 months
- Positions available
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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 be a motivated and reliable Electrical Apprentice to support our experienced electricians in delivering practical electrical solutions across a variety of projects. Gaining valuable hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, while completing a Level 3 Installation or Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised qualification.
What you'll do:
- Assist qualified electricians with the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, systems, equipment, and fixtures in residential, commercial, or industrial environments.
- Support the assembly, installation, and connection of electrical components such as panels, lighting systems, outlets, circuit breakers, transformers, and appliances.
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit accurately using appropriate hand and power tools.
- Read and interpret technical documents, including blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and job specifications.
- Help diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical systems and components using test equipment to locate faults and support effective repairs.
- Assist in inspecting electrical systems and components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustments and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Test electrical systems and circuits to verify continuity, compatibility, and safety.
- Learn and apply local, state, and national electrical codes, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Record accurate and detailed job completion documentation, including photographs, for handover and compliance purposes.
- Contribute to general site duties, including labouring, tidying, and assisting with project logistics as required.
- Ensure all tasks are carried out to the highest standard, in alignment with company values and quality expectations.
- Support the company’s goals by carrying out any other reasonable tasks as requested by the line manager.
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients, demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to customer service.
- Attend off-the-job training (e.g., college, technical training provider) as part of your apprenticeship programme.
IMPORTANT:
Due to the nature of this position with can only accept British Nationals who can obtain and maintain national security clearance.
As per JIB guidelines all electrical apprentices must demonstrate and provide evidence from a qualified optometrist/optician of normal colour vision
Where you'll work
Cheltenham Delivery Office
Swindon Road
Cheltenham
GL50 4BB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
JTL
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
The Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship includes both on-the-job training and off-the-job study at college.
College will be either 1 day a week or block release.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above.)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above.)
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Due to the nature of this position with can only accept British Nationals who can obtain and maintain national security clearance. As per JIB guidelines all electrical apprentices must demonstrate and provide evidence from a qualified optometrist/optician of normal colour vision
About this employer
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
https://www.emcoruk.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.
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
This is intended to be a permanent role, and we would hope to keep the right candidate on after apprenticeship completion.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EMCOR (UK) LIMITED
Michael Barnard
Michael.Barnard@emcoruk.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349160.
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Closes in 24 days (Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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