ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION APPRENTICE
Powering Up Britain Ltd
Wanstead (E11 1QQ)
Closes in 23 days (Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 November 2025
Contents
Summary
You will be trained to Install, test, and maintain electrical systems and equipment in line with industry standards, safety regulations, and retrofit compliance.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 09:30 - 18:00 with one hour lunch break.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 25 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years 6 months
- 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
As an Electrician Apprentice, you will:
Install, test, and maintain electrical systems in line with IET Wiring Regulations and PAS 2030 standards
Daily activities include:
- Wiring
- Testing circuits
- Upgrading consumer units
- Installing ventilation systems
- Ensuring safety compliance
Responsibilities include:
- Completing certification
- Working with project teams
- Troubleshooting faults
Your role is essential in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant installations as part of Britain Energy’s retrofit services.
Where you'll work
1st Floor Saxonbury House
High Street
Wanstead
E11 1QQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
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 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
- Off the job training at Newham College's apprenticeship training centre
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Reliability and responsibility – delivering tasks on time and taking ownership of work Strong attention to detail – ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards Adaptability and flexibility – able to adjust to changing priorities or environments Clear communication skills – professional with colleagues, customers, and supervisors Team player – supportive and cooperative in a group setting Problem-solving ability – proactive in identifying and resolving issues Strong work ethic and initiative – motivated and self-driven Professionalism and integrity – honest, respectful, and committed to high standards Customer focus – attentive to client needs with a positive attitude Health and safety awareness – responsible approach to maintaining a safe workplace
About this employer
Powering Up Britain Ltd, trading as Britain Energy, is a UK-based energy-efficiency and retrofit company dedicated to helping households and communities reduce energy costs, improve comfort, and cut carbon emissions. We specialise in the installation of insulation, heating systems, ventilation, and renewable technologies, working in full compliance with PAS 2030:2023 and PAS 2035:2023 standards. As a TrustMark-registered and accredited provider, we deliver high-quality measures under government-backed schemes such as ECO4 and GBIS, ensuring our customers benefit from safe, compliant, and effective home improvements. Our team combines technical expertise with a strong customer-focused approach, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standards. We are committed to building a sustainable future, supporting vulnerable households, and driving the UK’s transition towards net zero.
After this apprenticeship
- You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship and have a great chance of continuing with the company after the completion of your training
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Andrew Marriott
andrew.marriott@newham.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349999.
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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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