We have a fantastic opportunity to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Electrician (electrical installation and maintenance) in the Physics department and play a part in developing a better future for all. You will join a highly skilled Building Services team as its 12th member and as our 4th electrician.
Annual wage: £26,686 a year
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Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, during regular office hours to be confirmed. This is a 3.5-year apprenticeship within a 4-year fixed-term contract of employment.
36.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 03 August 2026
Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
The Building Services team supports the department to make sure all infrastructural requirements are met. Our work falls broadly into 3 areas:
The last task can be as simple as removing waste, shifting furniture or as complex as a small Capital works project to reconfigure space: Stripping out, reconfiguring walls and doors, installing new power, lighting and data, processing chilled water, new paint, new flooring, and new ceiling etc.
The work is varied, and you will be trained in electrical installation and maintenance disciplines.
With the introduction of the 18th edition wiring regulations at the beginning of 2019, we have taken on refurbishment projects and this has led to the need to increase the number of electricians. As working in an Oxford University department as an electrician is somewhat unique, we want to take this opportunity to train our own staff.
As an apprentice, you will join the team sometime between July and September (the 1st September is the latest you would start), as the college training is due to start in September 2026. This gives you a chance to develop skills in and around being an electrician and to be settled at work before college starts.
Responsibilities:
Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties:
This job includes the following hazard-specific or safety-critical duties, which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our Occupational Health Department before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work:
The apprentice will learn about these on-the-job under supervision by a qualified technician or engineer.
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.
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Installation and Maintenance Electrician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
You will be required to complete a three-and-a-half-year training programme (within a four-year contract of employment) that will cover all aspects of the role and will be delivered through in-house training, as well as day-release in college (Abingdon Campus)
College Attendance:
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.
Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, whilst learning on the job and appropriate objectives will be set during the course of the Apprenticeship. At the same time, you will study for formal qualifications in your field. We are the largest employer in Oxfordshire with around 17,000 staff working in and around Oxford in a huge range of roles.
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38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, professional development opportunities, sporting facilities, childcare facilities and staff networking!
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
University of Oxford
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028901.
Closes on Friday 15 May 2026
