Apprentice Electrical Level at NHS Herts for Dalkia Facilities. Sept start

Summary

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and hardworking apprentice electrician for our team based at our NHS Herts contract near Radlett. Our team carries out maintenance & repair of electrical systems plus minor installation works, fault finding on equipment and planned maintenance. We’ve a solid track record in developing apprentices on this site.

Wage

£16,973 a year

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Training course

Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm with an hour for lunch.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The apprentice will be paired with an engineer every day and will be expected to assist in carrying out tasks such as:

Electrical inspections.
Electrical testing.
Fault finding.
Repairs or replaces drives, transformers, motors and hydraulic and gas electrical controls.
Installs, repairs or replaces generators and industrial storage batteries.
Corrects connections and wiring on equipment controls.
Works on electrical failures & replaces components.
Installs electrical circuits and panels.

Our apprentices are expected:

To understand safe practices of working and always work in accordance with Dalkia’s health and safety policies.
To act professional at all times, including when on customer premises.
Attend site visits and inspections, support with getting the sites ready for inspections and working with the Health and Safety team to ensure site documentation is up to date.
Ensure our client’s equipment complies with current safety documentation and legislation.
Take part in all apprentice activities planned by the company (e.g. annual apprentice event).
To take a proactive approach to their learning while on site and be vocal in what they would like to have exposure to. Adhere to Company Values, Policies, and procedures including but not limited to Health and Safety.

Where you’ll work

NHS Herts, 1 Bowlers Green, Radlett, Hertfordshire
WD7 9HQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

AYLESBURY COLLEGE

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.
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

As well as guided on the job training specific to our organisation you will study towards your level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrical apprenticeship.
You will attend college on day release during term time.
A tutor will be assigned to you and you will receive protected study time within the workplace.
You will also get support from our apprenticeship team through mentoring and buddying.
Functional Skills level 2 in English and maths if required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
Maths (grade 2-9 (A* - E ))

Other in:

Electrical (grade Pass)

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
Physical fitness
Mechanically minded
Motivated to learn and succeed
Good time management abilities
A positive attitude

Other requirements

The apprentice will be provided with a company van where appropriate but the work is predominantly site based so ability to drive is not essential. The contract is NHS with some areas supporting Mental Health patients including some medium risk controls. If shortlisted you will be contacted by our partner, Salad Skills by telephone.

About this company

EDF Energy is a British integrated energy company, wholly owned by the French state-owned EDF, with operations spanning electricity generation and the sale of natural gas and electricity to homes and businesses throughout the United Kingdom. Dalkia Facilities Ltd is a subsidiary of EDF Energy Ltd. Everything we do is in service to our clients and their customers. We continuously find new and better ways of working to help our clients overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow. We partner with our clients and are committed to realise their ambitions and deliver solutions to meet their needs. We are upfront, honest and act with integrity. By staying curious and pushing ourselves to find new and better ways of doing things, we’re constantly innovating, creating quality and adding value for our clients at every stage.

http://www.dalkia.co.uk/services/facilities-services/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

A uniform will be provided. We offer a range of benefits including shopping discounts, wellbeing initiatives, day off for your birthday and a pension scheme.

After this apprenticeship

As an Apprentice Electrical Engineer, there are exciting future prospects including career progression to roles such as Electrical Engineer, Electrical Appointed Person, Supervisor, opportunities for further education and professional certifications. Your apprenticeship equips you with valuable skills, including life skills, paving the way for a diverse range of career paths. The key to your success lies in continuous learning, gaining experience, and embracing new opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DALKIA FACILITIES LIMITED

Sarah Cripps

sarah.cripps@saladskills.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317259.

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