CF Roberts are looking for keen and enthusiastic Electrical 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.
Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours Predominantly: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Attending college one day a week, regularly working and staying away from home Monday to Thursday. 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
Duration: 4 Years
Positions available: 2
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
You will experience a diverse and varying work load 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:
Installing
Maintaining
Repairing electrical services
Whether the work will be indoors or outdoors, you will diagnose and rectify faults on various circuits and equipment.
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
HEREFORDSHIRE, LUDLOW, AND NORTH SHROPSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Your training plan
You will study your Technical Certificate and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation with Hereford and Ludlow College at their site in Hereford. This will be delivered on day release 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 ECS Gold Card. As part of the application process, the appropriate Health and Safety components will be recognised.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade Minimum 4)
Maths (grade Minimum 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
About this company
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.
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!
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CF Roberts (Electrical Contractors) Limited Amanda Aessia [email protected] 01242571100
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023662.