Apprentice Installation & Maintenance Electrician

Summary

You’ll be working closely with the business owner performing Electrical installation and maintenance, from domestic jobs to installing EV charge points for fleets, attending government sites. You’ll learn how to install and maintain electrical systems, and you’ll see how a small business operates. You must be willing to dedicate 4+ years.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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Weekly wages equates to £256.

Training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Hours

Working hours will be Monday - Friday 7.00am - 4.00pm. With a 60 minute break every day.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 1 January

Duration

4 Years

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

The employer is recruiting for someone willing to dedicate a minimum of 4 years to learn the craft of Electrical installation (followed by a lifetime of learning) - if you want overnight success then this isn’t for you.

You must be willing to learn by accepting that your progress won’t be linear.

Main duties will include:

Assisting with electrical installation and maintenance
Assisting with EV charge point installation
Watching, asking questions and learning on the job
Not being scared to ask questions
Assisting with administration

You must be willing to work locally, regionally and occasionally nationwide…one day we might be working for a 102-year old lady installing an outdoor socket for her mobility scooter, to working at safety critical government sites the next or working for household names, installing low carbon technology for their field staff.

Where you’ll work

Mentmore Way

Poringland

Norwich

NR14 7XE

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

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

Your training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Maintain the safety of self and others by applying statutory health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations when conducting electrical work.

Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.

Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.

Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.

Use verbal and written communication techniques suitable for the context, adapting style and use of terminology to suit the audience. Uses industry terminology.

Apply customer service principles and techniques to deliver customer or client service in industrial, commercial and communal residential environments.

Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.

Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.

Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.

Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.

Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.

Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.

Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.

Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.

Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.

Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.

Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.

Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.

Your training plan

For the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete:

Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard
AM2

For the End Point Assessment (EPA) apprentices will undertake a practical competency assessment (17 hours over 2.5 days), a scenario- based interview and a multiple choice knowledge test.

Apprentices are expected to attend college one day per week (term-time only) at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 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
Able to listen to instructions
Well- presented
Able to think critically
Safety- focussed attitude
Good literacy/ numeracy
Reliable and honest
Committed to development
Responsible and professional
Approachable

Other requirements

Candidates must have GCSE grade 4/ C in English and Maths, or the Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent, before they join the apprenticeship. You’ll need to pass a DBS check, an alcohol and drug test and an eye/colour blind test (due to working with coloured wires). You’ll need good levels of fitness and need to be presentable. You will need to be flexible- some days you will be working late and in the dark, and sometimes in all types of weather. You must be able to put your phone down and think about what’s next by asking questions. You must have access to your own transport (e.g. car, motorbike, bicycle) and the ability to get to Poringland. You must want to work as a team and invest in your future in the industry/ role- not just to collect a wage and fill your days.

About this company

Domestic and Commercial Electrician working in Norwich, East Anglia and East Midlands. In the 3 years the business has been established, the company has achieved over 20% growth year on year; if you’re successful you’ll be a key part of our growth with genuine progression opportunities, you will not be just a number here.

https://norwich-electrician.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

What to expect if you’re successful: A recognised apprenticeship, paid to learn and earn up to £70k to train, OTE of £40k+ per year once qualified, mentoring to build confidence / skills, and a position as the first employee of a growing company.

After this apprenticeship

A position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship. The business is looking for somebody who wants to help the business grow and be a part of that - the company is a premium service.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

City College Norwich (Apprenticeships)

apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk

01603773365

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278036.

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