Electrical Installation Apprenticeship in Barnet

ARK MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED

Brent Cross London (NW2 1LR)

Closes on Friday 13 March 2026

Posted on 5 February 2026

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Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Barnet resident to become a qualified Installation Electrician through working for a leading specialist contractor, Ark M&E, part of the JRL Group. We are looking for people keen to grow and succeed with us. For that we offer opportunity and support to develop and learn.

Wage

£17,667 to £28,571.40, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, times may vary depending on project. For candidates who are not yet 18 working hours will be reduced to 40 hours per week.

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 13 April 2026

Duration

4 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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:

  • Understand & apply the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables and cords in electrical systems
  • Understand & apply the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment, incl. Installation of wiring/cabling for lighting and power systems
  • Install various types of light fittings and power sockets
  • Test & inspect electrical systems

Where you'll work

PLOT 15 CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE BRENT CROSS TOWN
119 BRENT CROSS TERRACE NORTH
Brent Cross London
NW2 1LR

Training

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

Training provider

NEW CITY 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

  • Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations
  • 18th Edition or equivalent
  • AM2
  • Additional short courses and internal training programmes, e.g. on H&S Management

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Willingness/ability to travel
  • Full driving licence desirable
  • CSCS card desirable

About this employer

The JRL Group encompasses 35+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects. We offer managed integrated construction solutions, with an annual turnover in excess of over £600m. Our portfolio of exciting projects include the Landmark Pinnacle, refurbishment of Regents Crescent and Royal Mint Gardens. We take pride in our diverse, flexible and skilled workforce, giving our people opportunities and confidence to innovate and succeed.

After this apprenticeship

Working as a qualified Installation Electrician.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEW CITY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013428.

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Closes on Friday 13 March 2026