Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprentice
AX ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD
BOREHAMWOOD (WD6 5AX)
Closes on Sunday 26 July 2026
Posted on 17 June 2026
Contents
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. Working alongside experienced electricians, learning how to install, maintain, test, inspect and repair electrical systems in domestic, commercial and industrial environments, you will gain practical experience while working towards level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years 6 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
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Assist with the installation of electrical wiring systems, equipment and fixtures as well as learn how to test and change smoke alarms and perform PAT testing
- Learn to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documents
- Assist with fault finding and diagnosis of electrical systems
- Carry out testing and inspection activities under supervision
- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a safe and a tidy condition
- Comply to all health and safety regulations and company procedures
- Attend college sessions and complete the coursework
- Develop knowledge of relevant electrical regulations and industry standards
It is vital that candidates are aware of commuting throughout London as every day we have different projects in different locations.
Where you'll work
96 THIRSK ROAD
BOREHAMWOOD
WD6 5AX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HARLOW COLLEGE
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 / Skills England.
More training information
The employer will supply tools required and uniform.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)
- Maths (grade Grade 3 or equivalent)
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Reliable
- Self Motivated
- Good Time Management
- Trustworthy
Other requirements
Start dates may be subject to change.
Candidate needs to be flexible and able to travel in all parts of London. As we cover the entire London and Hertfordshire.
Ideally to hold driving licence however, if not driving they should be willing to commute via public transport to different locations.
Working indoors in customers houses as well as outdoors in gardens or commercial premises.
About this employer
AX Electrical services are a trusted electrical company providing professional services across London, Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. With a commitment to quality workmanship,safety and customer satisfaction, we deiver reliable solutions for domestic, commercial and industrial clients. We undertake all aspects of electrical work from installations and maintenance to fault finding, EICRs,inspections and remedial work. We also specialise in design and installation of renewable energy solutions, including solar PV systems and electric vehicle charging points, helping customers reduce energy costs and support a greener future.
https://axelectricalservices.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
The employer will supply tools and uniform.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into full time qualified electrician role within the company, with further training and career development available.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HARLOW COLLEGE
Kellie Tighe
ktighe@harlow-college.ac.uk
07377125961
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037583.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 26 July 2026