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Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8EX

TDR TRAINING LTD - Level 3 Apprentice Electrician

Salary: £15,392 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37
Closing Date: Fri 01 May 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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TDR TRAINING LTD - Level 3 Apprentice Electrician

Summary

Our client, a leading electrical contractor, seeks a motivated Level 3 Apprentice Electrician (direct entry to Year 2). This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience on major projects, including new-build public sector sites such as schools, hospitals, and universities.

Annual wage: £15,392 a year
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Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Hours
Monday - Friday between 8.00am - 4.30pm.
37.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Wednesday 16 September 2026

Duration: 4 Years 6 Months

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

Our client, a leading electrical contractor, is looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join their team as a Level 3 Apprentice Electrician, with direct entry into Year 2 of the apprenticeship.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience on exciting projects, including new-build public sector buildings such as schools, hospitals, and universities.

Role Overview

As an Apprentice Electrician, you will work alongside experienced professionals, developing your skills in:

  • Electrical installation and maintenance
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings
  • Testing and inspection
  • Safe working practices on-site

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

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language or English Literature (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 4 or above in Maths and English
  • Completed a Level 2 Electrical qualification
  • Completed a Level 3 Electrical qualification at a local college
  • Readiness to progress into Year 2 of a Level 3 Electrician apprenticeship

About this company

Our Advanced, Higher and Degree apprenticeships in Engineering, Science and Business Administration combine practical experience with theory, with assessment in the workplace, online assessment and college-based learning one day a week. All of our Engineering Apprenticeship Co-ordinators are from Industry, so they know what they’re talking about, so it’s no surprise that since 2001, we have successfully trained well over 5,000 apprentices, in the fields of engineering, science and business. We have a wealth of experience developing programmes that meet the employer needs in terms of delivering the skills and experience required and are proud of the relationships we have developed with businesses in the North East who keep coming back to us every year – organisations like British Engines, Coca Cola, Express Engineering, Komatsu, BAE Systems and Newcastle University. It is an absolute priority for us that their investment delivers a successful worker – even a future leader – and we will deliver that same high standard for you as well, through a free, effective and simple recruitment service. We can advertise, using Government websites and social media platforms to help you find the right person for your organisation so you can get on with expanding your business. Our Business Support Services Team can also offer support with levy queries such as how to set up das systems, payment calculations, training requirements and the new apprenticeship standards.

After this apprenticeship

  • Direct entry into Year 2 of the apprenticeship
  • Practical experience on varied, high-profile projects
  • Mentoring and support from experienced electricians
  • Career progression within a well-established electrical contractor 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TDR TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024348.

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Closes on Friday 01 May 2026

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