Summary
Sleaford Building Services is a NICEIC Approved Electrical Contractor with over 20 years of experience in the industry. They specialise in commercial and industrial installations and are currently looking for a bright, enthusiastic Apprentice Electrician to join their team based in the Sleaford or surrounding area due to the growth of the business.
Annual wage
£12,480 a year
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
2
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
Duties and Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
* Installing and maintaining cables, wiring, conduits, meters, switchgear and other electrical equipment
* Using a variety of hand and power tools to measure, cut, join and fit cabling, wiring and equipment of various types
* Reading plans and technical drawings and working from them on large or small projects
* Installing the wiring and electrical components in complex electrical and electronic equipment
* Testing installations to make sure that they are effective and completely safe, diagnosing and repairing faults in installations and electrical equipment
* Working as part of an onsite project team taking guidance and instruction from senior electricians and project managers
Position Requirements
* Applicant must have the right to work in the UK
* GCSEs in Maths, Science or Physics at Grade C/4
* Electrical Engineering Entry level training advantageous but not compulsory
* Previous work experience would be advantageous but not compulsory
* Positive and can-do attitude
* Eager to learn and advance your skills and knowledge
* Passionate and focused to deliver a first-class service
* Ability to work safely always and the ability to understand contract and Health & Safety requirements/regulations.
* Possess effective communication skills with ability to write reports and or communicate verbally with Manager, helpdesk and college representatives.
* Ability to use electronic hand-held devices.
* Flexible and able to adapt positively and proactively to change
Where you’ll work
HECKINGTON BUSINESS PARK
STATION ROAD
HECKINGTON
SLEAFORD
NG34 9JH
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
LINCOLN 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
* The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard qualification in Installation and Maintenance Electrician Level 3
* The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
* This is a Day Release programme which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.
Course outline:
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English and Maths (grade A*/9 - C/4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Science Subject (grade A*/9 - C/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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
The job will involve: •Working at height •Different weather conditions ie: cold, wet etc. •Own transport would be desirable but not essential NOTE: Although the Apprenticeship start date is September 2025, there is the possibility of starting work with the employer before the actual Apprenticeship starts