Electrical Apprenticeship
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Company: PLAYFORDS LIMITED
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Location: Huntingdon, PE29 6EF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,912.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000016014
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Application Deadline Date: 30/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Your hours of work will be 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday inclusive. These are to be worked between 07.00 to 19:00, including 30 minutes for lunch, including washing time (unpaid) each day. Includes 1-day release to attend college for training.
Brief Description
An exciting opportunity to start a career working for Playfords, a leading Electrical & Mechanical Services company and proud to be one of the oldest members of the NICEIC. We are offering a structured and professional training opportunity lasting four years.
Training to be Provided
We will enter into a training agreement with you, and it is a condition of your employment that you honour this agreement and that you attend training in accordance with JIB Apprentice (stage 1) to achieve EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Building, Structure and the Environment), Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation and Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2S). You are expected to use the best of your ability in undertaking this qualification and dedicate sufficient time and effort to ensure that you complete the course as determined appropriate.
The electrical apprentice would be assigned an assessor through the College, who would typically come out to visit in the workplace to assess workplace Instillation & Maintenance Electrical skills competence.
The practical period is the time dedicated to the development of the knowledge, skills and behaviours for your apprenticeship which includes the following components.
- Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification Technical and NVQ
- On-programme assignments and practical assessments
- English and Maths at Level 2 must be achieved.
The knowledge side would be provided via an online portal VLE (Virtual Learning Environment), and assignments/ evidence of work/ portfolio would be checked via an online Smart Assessor.
Future Prospects
Following the apprenticeship completion, Playfords will normally look to offer full time employment as a qualified Electrician.
Vacancy Detail
Working within our on-site delivery team, the electrical apprentice would typically be working across the many Playfords workstreams to see exposure to all types of electrical installation works. One day per week would require attendance at college throughout the first three years.
With close mentoring support, you will receive training and be required to:
- Become an integral part of Playfords on site engineering team.
- Develop your academic skills to understand electrical theory and practical installation methods via college training programmes.
- Develop your practical skills via on site experience and mentoring from our skilled engineers.
- Listen, learn and put into practice electrical installation methods working diligently alongside others within our team.
- Show good initiative towards learning both at college and on site.
- Show a positive attitude towards working hard and to the best of your abilities at all times.
- Punctual at all times arriving at work ready to work.
- Ensure your commitment to the 4-year electrical apprenticeship is upheld throughout its duration.
- Open and honest at all times.
Other Information
- Works will be carried out both indoors and outdoors.
- You would be working at various sites across the UK.
- College attendance will be required one day per week for the first three years of the apprenticeship.
Playfords are looking for individuals who are punctual, polite, driven, committed and willing to further their academic and practical skills whist undertaking the apprenticeship opportunity. A pro-active approach to learning new skills is essential.