Apprentice Electrician

CPS BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED

Witney (OX29 4GN)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 July 2026

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Summary

Are you practical, motivated, and ready to start your career? Join our team as an Electrical Apprentice and gain hands-on experience on exciting commercial and industrial projects across Oxford. Earn a recognised qualification while learning from experienced professionals in a supportive environment with a major M&E contractor.

• Wage:

  Competitive

  Competitive wage offered

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Competitive apprentice wage with regular performance and progression reviews.

• Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 7.30am-4.30pm

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• Duration:

  3 years 4 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

Are you practical, driven, and looking to kickstart a rewarding career? We are a major M&E contractor with a strong pipeline of exciting projects across the Oxford region. We are looking for the next generation of talent to join our team as an Electrical Apprentice.

This is a fantastic opportunity, gaining hands-on experience on large-scale commercial and industrial projects while working toward a fully recognised qualification.

What You’ll Do:

As an Electrical Apprentice, you will work alongside our team of fully qualified, experienced electricians. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Installing electrical systems, wiring, conduit, and containment.
• Assisting with testing, inspecting, and maintaining electrical installations.
• Learning to read and interpret technical blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Ensuring all work complies with current regulations.  
• Attending college/training modules reliably to complete your qualifications.

Where you'll work

Unit 11, Sedac Business Park
Sedac Close, Eynsham
Witney
OX29 4GN

Training

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

Training provider

ABINGDON AND WITNEY 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

Delivery model:

• Work-based training with your employer
• Day release during term time (approximately 1 day per week for 36 months)
• Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being 
• Approximately 4 on-site visits per year
• Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 1066 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship

Qualifications included:

City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification 

End Point Assessment:

• AM2s
• Safe Isolation & Risk Assessment
• Composite Installation
• Inspection, Testing and Certification
• Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
• Applied Knowledge Test

More training information

Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. 

 Apprenticeship Onboarding Session and Eligibility Checks:  

Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon & Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete some eligibility checks. This will consist of a series of initial assessments and an interview with the team. There will be the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and for any questions you might have. You may also be required to attend an Apprenticeship Onboarding Session at Witney, Abingdon or Bicester campus.  

This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.  

As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on 01235 216216.     

Qualification checks: 

By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.   

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8.00 per hour from April 2026. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade A*-C/9-4)
• Maths (grade A*-C/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 skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to learn
• Reliable and Hard Working
• Practical Mindset
• Positive Attitude
• Interest in electrical trade
• Excellent work ethic

Other requirements

Must hold a full UK driving licence (and have access to a vehicle) as our projects span various locations around the Oxford area.

About this employer

CPS Building Services established in 1995 are trusted with the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning within a diverse range of building services sectors.

Through long established trusted relationships we are proud of our existing and growing client base. Through maintaining high standards and quality delivery of our work coupled with our ambition we have built a reputation as one of the leading M&E contractors in the East of England.

https://cpsbuildingservices.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

All essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and high-quality tools provided.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Excellent long-term career progression opportunities within a major, growing contractor upon completion of your apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Tess Williams

apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

01235216216

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043806.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)