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EMCOR (UK) LIMITED - Electrical Apprentice

Salary: £22,000 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40
Closing Date: Tue 12 May 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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EMCOR (UK) LIMITED - Electrical Apprentice

Summary

The apprenticeship typically takes approx. 56 months and is designed to equip apprentices with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become a fully qualified electrician. It includes both on-the-job training and off-the-job study at college, 1 day a week.

Annual wage: £22,000 a year
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Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026

Duration: 4 Years 8 Months

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

You will be a motivated and reliable Electrical Apprentice to support our experienced electricians in delivering practical electrical solutions across a variety of projects. Gaining valuable hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, while completing a Level 3 Installation or Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised qualification.

What you'll do: 

  • Assist qualified electricians with the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, systems, equipment, and fixtures in residential, commercial, or industrial environments.
  • Support the assembly, installation, and connection of electrical components such as panels, lighting systems, outlets, circuit breakers, transformers, and appliances.
  • Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit accurately using appropriate hand and power tools.
  • Read and interpret technical documents, including blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and job specifications.
  • Help diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical systems and components using test equipment to locate faults and support effective repairs.
  • Assist in inspecting electrical systems and components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustments and ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
  • Test electrical systems and circuits to verify continuity, compatibility, and safety.
  • Learn and apply local, state, and national electrical codes, as well as health and safety regulations.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
  • Record accurate and detailed job completion documentation, including photographs, for handover and compliance purposes.
  • Contribute to general site duties, including labouring, tidying, and assisting with project logistics as required.
  • Ensure all tasks are carried out to the highest standard, in alignment with company values and quality expectations.
  • Support the company’s goals by carrying out any other reasonable tasks as requested by the line manager.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients, demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to customer service.
  • Attend off-the-job training (e.g., college, technical training provider) as part of your apprenticeship programme.

IMPORTANT:

Due to the nature of this position with can only accept British Nationals who can obtain and maintain national security clearance.

As per JIB guidelines all electrical apprentices must demonstrate and provide evidence from a qualified optometrist/optician of normal colour vision.

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

JTL

Your training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Your training plan

The Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship includes both on-the-job training and off-the-job study at college.

College will be either 1 day a week or block release.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above.)
  • Maths (grade C/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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Due to the nature of this position with can only accept British Nationals who can obtain and maintain national security clearance.

As per JIB guidelines all electrical apprentices must demonstrate and provide evidence from a qualified optometrist/optician of normal colour vision.

About this company

We provide a range of customer-centric solutions through workplace transformation, integrated facilities management, project solutions, data-led asset management services and carbon reduction. We have a track record of success in some of the most complex and regulated workplaces in the UK – delivering services to industry sectors including life sciences, defence, nuclear, hi-tech manufacturing and central government. For both soft and hard services, we bring together the best experts, processes and technologies, to create long-lasting high-value solutions that not only enables our customers to work better, but also offers a better place for their people to work. We help customers transform their workplace by supporting the delivery of: effective safety and assurance solutions, integrating social value into your organisation and helping customers to embed authentic Equality, Diversity and Inclusion solutions whilst also supporting in developing goals that will genuinely contribute towards individual wellbeing and a carbon neutral world. Our deep understanding of the dynamic relationship that exists between people, organisational culture and workplace, has never been more relevant than now. Collaboration, in a world that faces so many major challenges that impact our people and planet, is our way to ensuring we secure a sustainable future for us all. Our purpose at EMCOR UK is, quite simply, to create a better world at work for everyone.

https://www.emcoruk.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Discount shopping
  • Gym
  • Days out
  • Learning & development opportunities
  • Paid volunteering days, plus many more.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

This is intended to be a permanent role, and we would hope to keep the right candidate on after apprenticeship completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EMCOR (UK) LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028268.

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Closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026

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