Summary
Whether you’re stepping into your first job or looking to change your career, our apprenticeships are your ticket to learning, earning, and achieving. With us, you’ll gain nationally recognised qualifications, real-world experience, and a competitive salary – all while being part of a company that truly cares about its people and the planet.
Annual wage
£12,480 a year
Training course
Domestic electrician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Shift work may apply.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Sunday 2 February
Duration
3 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
As an Apprentice at Mitie, you’ll be at the heart of what we do, making a real impact from day one. Here’s a glimpse of what your journey could include:
* Developing core skills and knowledge to install, maintain and repair electrical systems.
* Assisting with planned routine maintenance as well as reactive repair tasks.
* Collaborating with experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience.
* Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, making safety and sustainability a priority in every task.
Where you’ll work
Queen Victoria Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
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
NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
Your training course
Domestic 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 domestic electrical work.
* Identify and comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing domestic electrical work.
* Correctly identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking domestic electrical work.
* Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work
* Communicate using effective techniques and methods with colleagues, customers, contractors, suppliers and others
* Apply appropriate customer service principles and techniques to deliver the required customer service
* 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
* Use relevant sources of information and guidance for domestic electrical installation and maintenance work, typically including electrical drawings and technical specifications.
* Apply and use necessary mathematical techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin a Domestic Electrician’s work
* Safely and correctly use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components relevant to performing domestic electrical work.
* Design, plan, set up, and install domestic electrical and electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in domestic electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment
* Inspect and test domestic electrical Installations using the correct test equipment
* Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve domestic electrical and electronic faults for both initial and periodic testing requirements of single-phase installations
* Install and maintain domestic electrical and electronic equipment and components, including domestic heating systems, comfort and convenience technologies, heat pumps, solar panels, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points and devices
* Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the relevant standard
* Record work accurately using correct processes including 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 domestic electrical work.
* Identify and comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing domestic electrical work.
* Correctly identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking domestic electrical work.
* Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work
* Communicate using effective techniques and methods with colleagues, customers, contractors, suppliers and others
* Apply appropriate customer service principles and techniques to deliver the required customer service
* 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
* Use relevant sources of information and guidance for domestic electrical installation and maintenance work, typically including electrical drawings and technical specifications.
* Apply and use necessary mathematical techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin a Domestic Electrician’s work
* Safely and correctly use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components relevant to performing domestic electrical work.
* Design, plan, set up, and install domestic electrical and electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in domestic electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment
* Inspect and test domestic electrical Installations using the correct test equipment
* Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve domestic electrical and electronic faults for both initial and periodic testing requirements of single-phase installations
* Install and maintain domestic electrical and electronic equipment and components, including domestic heating systems, comfort and convenience technologies, heat pumps, solar panels, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points and devices
* Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the relevant standard
* Record work accurately using correct processes including 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 part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification which normally runs for 4 years. You will be fully supported by our partnered to achieve this qualification by having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office.
Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have – and those you have yet to discover!
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Patience