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Apprentices will gain practical on-the-job training alongside experienced professionals, while studying toward a Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification. The role provides a mix of site experience, classroom learning, and the opportunity to build a solid career in the electrical industry.
Wage: £30,784 a year
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Training course: Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends. 40 hours a week
Start date: Monday 28 September 2026
Duration: 3 years 9 months
Positions available: 3
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Assist electricians with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems
- Learn to install wiring, lighting, and power distribution systems under supervision
- Support testing and inspection of electrical installations
- Help identify and resolve faults using appropriate tools and techniques
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards on site
- Keep accurate records of work completed and materials used
- Assist with reading and interpreting technical drawings and wiring diagrams
- Maintain tools, equipment, and a safe work environment
- Attend college training sessions and complete coursework on time
- Follow instructions from supervisors and contribute positively to the team
Essential Application Criteria
(please state any qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge, and attributes candidates must have to help us filter the right candidates to you)
- GCSE A-C / 9-4 in maths and English* (or equivalent functional skills).
- MUST LIVE IN TOWER HAMLETS.
- Candidates must have at least 6 months previous experience.
Desirable Application Criteria
(Preferred but not essential qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge)
- Strong interest in electrical installation
- Good practical and problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Basic numeracy and attention to detail
Where you'll work
Leven Road
London
E14 0NE
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- 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.
- 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.
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Training schedule
The apprentice will attend Waltham Forest College, located at 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB, as part of their apprenticeship training.
- 1 day per week at college
- On-site college-based training
- The remaining days will be spent working with Spark Tech MEP, gaining practical experience and developing business administration skills in the workplace.
- Training will support the apprentice in building the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
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More training information
As part of the apprenticeship, you will work towards the Level 3 Electrical Apprenticeship,
- Health and safety
- Electrical regulations and standards
- Inspection and testing
- Practical installation skills
- Modern electrical technologies
- Mathematics and underpinning theory
- Workplace competence
- Assessment preparation
You will attend Waltham Forest College one day per week, with the remaining days spent at Spark Tech MEP gaining hands-on experience and applying your learning in a real workplace.
This apprenticeship will give you a recognised qualification, valuable practical experience and transferable skills to support your future career in business administration.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade Level 4 - 9 or A-C)
- Mathematics (grade Level 4 - 9 or A-C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Number skills
- Team working
About this employer
Spark Tech MEP Group is a fast-growing and innovative construction services business, specialising in civil engineering, groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, remediation, demolition and major infrastructure projects across the UK. Founded on a culture of excellence, integrity and teamwork, Spark Tech MEP delivers complex projects in sectors including aviation, energy, marine and residential development. With a strong focus on investing in people, the company provides apprentices with the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, develop industry-recognised skills and build a successful career alongside experienced professionals working on some of the UK’s most challenging and high-profile construction projects
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Qualified Electrician → Experienced/Senior Electrician → Supervisor/Approved Electrician → Electrical Project/Contracts Manager.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052916.
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Closes in 8 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
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