Electrical Testing Apprentice
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Company: PROJECT SOLVER LTD
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Location: ESSEX, CM6 1XN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000017684
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Application Deadline Date: 29/03/2026
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Start Date: 20/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 4 days a week. Start time 8.00am, finish time 5.00pm, with 1-hour for lunch each day and 1 day a week at college. Working days TBC.
Brief Description
Do you have a keen interest in the field of Electrical Testing and Inspection? Do you want to work with one of the leading Electrical testing companies in the UK? And possibly even a full-time job at Project Solver Ltd. This could be your first step to an exciting career as an Electrical Testing Apprentice. You will receive on-the-job training.
Training to be Provided
The training will be a mix of practical learning and theory covering things like:
- Health and safety legislation
- Environmental legislation
- Practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment
- Cable termination
- Inspection and testing
- Fault finding
- Electrical principles
- Functional Skills
- Candidates will be required to achieve the Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification, (Installation) or (Maintenance)
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/installation-electrician-and-maintenance-electrician-v1-0
Future Prospects
There is the chance of progression, also further training will be provided, With a good chance of a permanent post at the end of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
Apprentice Electrician for the roll of electrical testing and inspection engineer.
To learn to carry out a range of electrical testing, including:
- Electrical installation condition report
- Emergency light testing
- Thermal imaging
- Portable appliance testing and data analysis
This will also include:
- Repair and installation work, to offices, banks, sporting arenas, corporate headquarters, public sectors, colleges, universities, distribution, schools, government and commercial outlets
- To carry out work to a high standard and ensure it is carried out in strict compliance with the health and safety at work act, and any other relevant legislation covering safety in the workplace for self and others
- To learn to complete all necessary paperwork and NICEIC records to current legislative standards, to prevailing performance standards and in line with project solvers procedures
- To attend college and complete coursework on time and to a high standard
- To produce, maintain and be responsible for work details to document experience
- To take on additional responsibilities in years two and three
- To carry out all necessary administrative work associated with departmental management requirements such as using PC or laptop to accurately and timely record all processes from receiving jobs through to completion including timesheets
- To liaise and work with other trades and apprentices as required
- To understand and comply with all health and safety policies and procedures
- To attend and fully participate in regular training and reviews with mentor and line managers
- To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required
Other Information
Overall Purpose: Through work experience, studying, training and development (both practical and vocational), complete a course study and obtain the following work-related professional qualifications. Within two years of joining:
- NVQ Level 3 In electrical installation
- City and Guilds 18th edition Within 4 years of Joining:
- City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations - 2391 Apprentice Electrician for the role of Electrical Testing and Inspection Engineer
- To learn to carry out a range of electrical testing, including: electrical installation condition report, emergency light Testing, Thermal Imaging, Portable appliance Testing and Data Analysis. This will also include Repair and installation work, to Offices, Banks, Sporting Arenas, Corporate Headquarters, Public Sectors, Colleges, Universities, Distribution, Schools, Government and Commercial Outlets. To carryout work to a high standard and ensure it is carried out in strict compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, and any other relevant legislation covering safety in the workplace for self and others. To Learn to complete all necessary paperwork and NICEIC records to current legislative standards, to prevailing performance standards and in line with Project Solvers Procedures. To attend college and complete coursework on time and to a high standard. To produce, Maintain and be responsible for work details to document experience. To Take on additional responsibilities in years two and three. To carry out all necessary administrative work associated with departmental management requirements such as using PC or Laptop to accurately and timely record all processes from receiving jobs through to completion including timesheets. To liaise and work with other trades and apprentices as required To understand and comply with all Health and safety policies and procedures To attend and fully participate in regular training and reviews with mentor and line managers. To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required. Competencies: • Good level of physical fitness, including the ability to work a height and in differing conditions • Studying for or have already have minimum of 3 GCSEs with grades C and above Including maths and English. • Self-Motivated with strong desire for long term study • Some Knowledge or exposure to chosen field • Takes responsibility for planning and organising own work where appropriate • Able to use IT for reporting and maintaining records • Be able to work to strict deadlines • Be capable of working efficiently effectively, diligently and courteously • Ability to demonstrate good customer care • Uses own initiative where appropriate • Ability to communicate in written and oral form • Able to work harmoniously with others, in a positive team atmosphere and build effective working relationships • Good timekeeper • Willing to work all over the Uk, (Will be part of a mobile team, accommodation supplied) • It is a requirement to hold a full and valid driving licence by the completion date of your training. Communication: This role requires effective written and verbal skills and the ability to communicate well with internal and external customers. Working Conditions: This role is field based, Personal Protective Equipment to be Provided. It is the Apprentices responsibility to ensure the PPE equipment is used properly and as when required. The role also requires the ability to work flexibly and deal constructively with unanticipated/variable situations such as co-operative and not so co-operative customers and their varied home conditions. Ensure that on completion of work the property is left in a clean and tidy state. Start dates may differ from what is advertised depending on when the employer finds the right applicant for the role and when the next apprenticeship course starts.