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Have you got the spark to start a career within the commercial and industrial electrical industry? If so, your career can begin and progress to a full qualification and beyond with Burgess Electrical Services Limited.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Are you looking for a hands-on career with excellent earning potential and long-term progression opportunities? Burgess Electrical Services is seeking a motivated Apprentice Electrician to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced electricians, gain industry-recognised qualifications and develop the practical skills needed to become a fully qualified electrician. We are proud to have been named Electrical Contractor of the Year 2025, and one of our apprentices recently won Electrical Contractors News Apprentice of the Year. We are passionate about investing in the next generation of skilled electricians and providing a supportive environment where apprentices can thrive. Working on commercial and industrial projects, you'll gain experience from project conception through to completion while attending Milton Keynes College to complete your qualifications.
Duties will include:
- Assisting with the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems
- Installing switches, containment, conduits, outlets and other electrical equipment
- Using power tools, testing equipment and construction equipment safely
- Learning to test, inspect and diagnose electrical faults
- Supporting commissioning and installation projects
- Working alongside a variety of skilled trades on construction sites
- Communicating progress, issues and risks to your mentor and supervisors
- Following health and safety procedures and wearing the appropriate PPE
- Attending Milton Keynes College to develop your practical and theory knowledge
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have some electrical experience through a course or practical work experience, be reliable and hardworking, work well as part of a team, communicate effectively, and have a positive attitude towards learning. You'll need good attention to detail, and professional approach.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a genuine interest in becoming a qualified electrician and developing their skills throughout the apprenticeship.
This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Where you'll work
19 Bridgegate Business Park,
Gatehouse Way,
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP19 8XN
Training
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Training provider
MILTON KEYNES 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
You will work towards the Installation Electrician and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard. Training will be delivered through day release at Milton Keynes College, alongside practical on-site experience and mentoring from experienced electricians.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
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GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 9-5)
- English (grade 9-5)
- Science (grade 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team Player
- Reliable
Other requirements
- You must be aged 18 or over due to the requirements of the business's site-based project contracts.
- A full UK driving licence is essential. You must have access to your own vehicle to travel to sites and Milton Keynes College.
- Previous electrical studies, a full-time electrical course, or site-based experience would be advantageous but are not essential.
- The role involves working on commercial and industrial sites and can be physically demanding.
Salary Range - £18,200 - £25,400 dependent on age and stage of apprenticeship completed.
About this employer
Burgess Electrical Services was established in 2016 with a mission to deliver high quality commercial and industrial electrical installations across the UK. Since it's incorporation over 8 years ago the company has grown to a team of over 40+ talented individuals who all bring something special to the electrical industry. As the company continues to grow it is laser focused on refining its processes, continuing to deliver industry leading installations and re-investing in the sector through apprentices and CPD. We deliver a broad range of services including:
- Electrical Design and build
- Electrical Commissioning
- Validations
- Electric Vehicle Charger Installations
- Lighting Design
- Containment
- Decommissioning
- Emergency Power
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After this apprenticeship
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On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you may be offered a permanent role in an established electrical installation company. You will be given further development opportunities to enable career progression within Burgess Electrical Services Limited.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Sonia Harris
Apprenticeships@mkcollege.ac.uk
01908 637056
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045949.
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