CF Roberts is looking for keen and enthusiastic apprentices for their 2026 intake. In affiliation with our training provider, you will embark on an extensive 4-year apprenticeship program, during which time you will learn ‘on the job’ whilst completing your NVQ Level 3 Qualification to become a fully qualified electrician.
Annual wage: £15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
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Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
Predominantly: 37.5 hrs per week. Regularly working and staying away from home Monday - Friday and possibly some weekends. Working hours TBC.
37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
Duration: 4 Years
Positions available: 8
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
You will experience a diverse and varying workload during your tenure with us. You may be at college one day learning the theory, and the next day putting it into practice on site with one of our mentors.
Daily duties could range from:
Whether the work will be indoors or outdoors, you will diagnose and rectify faults on various circuits and equipment.
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.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
You will study your Technical Certificate and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation with Gloucester College at their site in Gloucester. This will be delivered on a day-release basis throughout the 4 years. You will also gain extensive 'on-the-job' training.
There are also various in-house training courses as well as external courses to include PASMA, IPAF, First Aid, CSCS, etc.
This apprenticeship aligns with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Technician Member (TMIET).
This apprenticeship aligns with the Electrotechnical Joint Industry Board for the ECS Gold Card. As part of the application process, the appropriate health and safety components will be recognised.
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Potentially working away from home Monday to Thursday. Also being comfortable with working at height using ladders and MEWPS. Passing a DBS. Not colour blind.
CF Roberts have been providing Electrical Services since the 1935 in Hereford. In 1997 CF Roberts moved its head office to its current location within Cheltenham, the larger site providing the facilities necessary for training and growth. In 2005 CF Roberts moved into Mechanical services, an area which we are applying substantial resources. The company is still a wholly owned family business following the original business ethics laid down by its founder Cyril Roberts. CF Roberts is a medium sized electrical and mechanical contractor. Carrying out works from £100 to £7.0 million in value. The company operates in 3 areas. Major works, covering New Build and ‘protype’ M&E projects up to 5m in value. Retail & Leisure, specialising in fit-out and refurbishment specialising in framework/multiple site agreements up to £3m in value, plus a 3rd sector concentrating on Minor works, roll out programmes and FM. We have branches in Nottingham, Hereford and Cheltenham.
https://www.cfroberts.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Discounted gym membership at local gym.
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will have earned the right to be called a registered electrician, but this is not necessarily the end of your time with CF Roberts. Many of our apprentices stay on with the company, some of which have been with us in excess of 15 years!
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CF Roberts (Electrical Contractors) Limited
Amanda Aessia
[email protected]
01242571100
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023650.
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
