Enable Futures, a multi-award-winning apprenticeship employer, is partnering with DJB Installs, a Yorkshire-based specialist in renewable and energy-saving solutions with installers across England, to recruit an Apprentice Electrician.
Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 13 April 2026
Duration: 4 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
The apprentice will be expected to work away from home on occasions, approximately 50% of their time will be working away. Accommodation and all costs will be covered.
Assist qualified craft personnel, learn and acquire the skills necessary to complete the following duties:
Carry out electrical installations and repairs to the current Institute of Electrical Engineers (IET) wiring requirements and BS 7671.
Work from detailed electrical, specifications, design drawings and circuit diagrams.
Testing and inspection of electrical installations to current IET requirements and take appropriate remedial action where required.
Work with a wide range of electrical installations and specialist equipment.
Learn to ensure that all electrical test certificates and reports are completed to specification and signed by the appropriate person ready for submission to Management for Verification.
Carry out diagnostic fault finding on a wide range of installations, equipment, and apparatus.
Comply with Health and Safety Method Statements derived from Risk Assessments and all Health and Safety legislation appropriate to your post ensuring a duty of care towards colleagues, customers, and the public.
Learn to work with power and hand tools, able to work at heights either by ladder or scaffold when required and in confined spaces and recognise and use any necessary safety equipment.
Undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the postholder’s Supervisor. Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as required by the host.
Promote continuous improvement and deliver demonstrable high-quality products and services which embrace quality standards.
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Your training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Your training plan
The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician qualification, which will take between 36 and 48 months (plus end point assessment) and will be delivered by Sheffield College.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Science (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Other requirements
Please note that this role will involve working away from home 50% of the working time, and will involve overnight stays. All expenses are paid.
About this company
Enable Futures, award-winning Shared/Flexi Job apprenticeship service will support you through your apprenticeship journey and professional development. We employ our apprentices directly and are listed on the Flexi Job Apprenticeship Register. We work with hosts in Yorkshire and the North East to provide apprentices in the construction and civil engineering industry.