Summary
We have vacancies for an enthusiastic and hardworking apprentice electricians at our contract at Hinkley Point C. Tasks include all elements required to become an electrician including installing containment, wiring, testing and health and safety.
Wage
£20,542.80 a year
Over the duration of your apprenticeship you will be included in annual salary reviews that will be attributed to your performance, based on both your capability on site and in college.
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Hours
Hinkley Point C have a variable shift pattern dependent on the needs of the site. This will be discussed in greater detail at interview stage.
38 hours a week
Start date
Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
4 years
Positions available
4
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
* Full installation on large projects at Hinkley Point C
* Installing electrical systems across the site
* Testing electrical systems
* Fault finding
Where you'll work
Hinkley Point C
Bridgwater
TA5 1UD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
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.
* 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.
Training schedule
* The apprenticeship training will be provided at Bridgwater College by University Centre Somerset College Group. Full onsite support will be provided as well as mentoring from our central learning and development team, past apprentices and experienced professionals on site
* Following the completion of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will receive an Electrical Installation Level 3 qualification
* Functional Skills in English and maths if required
* You will become a Gold Card JIB Electrician upon completion of your apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Any Subject (grade C or 4 and above)
* English (grade C or 4 and above)
* Maths (grade C or 4 and above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Practical mind-set
* Understand safe working
Other requirements
Must be 18+ due to site requirements.