Apprentice Electrician

MK4 ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LTD

Buckinghamshire (MK4 4NN)

Closes in 11 days (Friday 5 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 November 2025

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Summary

Due to continued growth MK4 Electrical Solutions Limited are looking to recruit an apprentice. This is a great opportunity to start your career with time served Electricians who are renowned for providing excellent customer service and exceptional quality work for their broad range of customers.

• Wage:

  £16,500 a year

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  Annual Salary

• Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, working hours TBC

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 5 January 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

The apprentice will work with qualified electricians and will learn to install wiring systems within industrial and commercial and some domestic settings. They will learn and deliver containment, wiring systems and equipment, gaining experience and range to meet the apprenticeship standard.

Responsibilities:

• The successful apprentice will assist with installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems. You will help with the installation of switches, conduits, outlets and other electrical devices. You will also assist in the repair and maintenance of these systems to ensure they function correctly and safely
• You will use a variety of equipment which include power construction equipment, testing equipment and power tools to perform your tasks
• You will help to diagnose electrical problems with a variety of testing devices and help in finding solutions
• You will communicate and issues, risks or additional tasks to your mentor
• You will attend Milton Keynes College for practical training and lectures to gain theoretical knowledge of electrical systems
• You will respect and follow safety procedures and wear the appropriate safety gear to carry out your work

Where you'll work

18 Cilgerran Close
Kingsmead
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK4 4NN

Training

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

Training provider

MILTON KEYNES 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 & Maintenance Electrician Level 3
• Training with Milton Keynes College
• Ongoing training, support and development with the employer

Requirements

Essential qualifications

“GCSE” in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication
• attention to detail
• organised
• teamwork
• physically fit
• listening skills
• patience

Other requirements

Ideally the candidate will live in Milton Keynes and have their own transport and be able to get to sites located around Milton Keynes.

About this employer

MK4Electrical Services is a trusted name in the industry, providing expert electrical solutions for homes, businesses and industrial spaces throughout Peterborough. As leading local electrical contractors, we deliver reliable, high-quality services tailored to meet the needs of domestic, commercial, and industrial clients. Whether you are looking for electrical installation in Milton Keynes, maintenance, or repairs, our professional team ensures safe, efficient, and compliant solutions.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of your apprenticeship a full-time position will be offered.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002183.

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Closes in 11 days (Friday 5 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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