Installation / Maintenance Electrician Apprentice

As an Electrical apprentice, you will complete a list of electrical tasks including tests, repairs and installs. You will also attend college one day per week at East Sussex College (Eastbourne) to gain your level 3 qualification.

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

Responsibilities

• Installs, tests, maintains, repairs electrical systems and equipment, ensuring safe operation and compliance with industry standards across residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
• Work from different sites, requiring travel.

Requirements

• GCSE in English & Maths (grade C / 4 or above) is desirable.
• Share any other relevant qualifications and industry experience, as the apprenticeship can be adjusted.

About OCS Group

Potential permanent full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Application Process

• Attend college one day per week at East Sussex College (Eastbourne) to gain your level 3 qualification.
• Complete assignments, observations, and progress reviews every 10-12 weeks with an assigned assessor.
• Study topics including Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, and professional development.

What you'll learn

• Comply with all relevant legislation, environmental regulations, codes of practice, and guidance when planning and performing electrical work.
• Identify and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, restoring the work area upon completion.
• Apply relevant legislation, Building Regulations, industry guidance notes, codes of practice, and the current Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Understand and apply practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
• Apply mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations relevant to electrical work.
• Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components for electrical work.
• Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems, including terminating and connecting cables.
• Inspect and test new and existing electrical installations using test equipment.
• Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve electrical faults.
• Install electrical and electronic equipment, including connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
• Maintain electrical and electronic equipment, including connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
• Manage own work, ensuring compliance with electrician standards.
• Record work, including completion of documentation, test results, and preparation of certification.
• Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication applications.

Training Schedule

• Level 3 Electrical Apprenticeship at East Sussex College.
• Attend the Eastbourne campus one day per week.
• Receive support from an assessor for assignments, observations, and progress reviews every 10-12 weeks.
• Study Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, and professional development topics.