Electrical Installation Apprentice - Northampton Electrical Services Limited
NORTHAMPTON ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED
Northampton, NORTHAMPTON
Closes in 9 days (Friday 24 July 2026)
Posted on 10 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Northampton Electrical Services Limited is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice who has achieved a Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification and is ready to progress to a Level 3 apprenticeship while gaining valuable industry experience.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday. Shifts to be further confirmed with the employer.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- Duration
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3 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
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist qualified electricians with electrical installation and maintenance work
- Support the installation of electrical systems in domestic, commercial and industrial environments
- Learn how to interpret electrical drawings and specifications
- Carry out testing, inspection and fault-finding activities under supervision
- Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations
- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas to a high standard
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and attend all required training sessions
- Develop industry knowledge and practical skills through on-the-job training
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Old Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7AA
- 39 MORNING STAR LANE, MOULTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 7BU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MOULTON 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 Level 3.
Training will take place at Moulton College's Holcot Campus on a day-release basis. As part of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be required to attend college one day per week to complete their training and qualifications.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Level 2 Electrical Installation (grade Pass)
- Maths (grade 4)
CSCS Card in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Prior electrical experience
- Ability to work independently
- Able to follow instructions
- Able to work safely
Other requirements
- Applicants are expected to be of age 18 or above (for insurance purposes), and further should have their Level 2 Electrical Installation qualification
- The successful applicant is also expected to be able to travel to arrive at meeting points in Moulton, NN3 or Bedford Rd, NN4
- Applicants must be 18 or above (for insurance purposes)
- Applicants must have their CSCS card or have completed the Health and Safety Test
About this employer
Northants Electrical Services Ltd - when it comes to Electrical companies, we're hard to beat!
We take great pride in all work which we undertake, taking great care to make sure that our client’s needs are met in a meticulous and professional manner.
All of our staff are fully qualified to complete the task at hand, and we operate to all modern governed standards.
We have an exemplary track record when it comes to meeting our clients’ needs, and we are confident that we can exceed your expectations when it comes to your next Electrical project.
Company benefits
- Work towards a Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation
- Gain industry experience alongside experienced electrical professionals
- Develop practical skills and technical knowledge in a real environment
- Earn while you learn
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Receiving their Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation
- Gain valuable industry experience alongside experienced electrical professionals
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MOULTON COLLEGE
Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@moulton.ac.uk
01604 987223
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041746.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Friday 24 July 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.