About The Role
Job Description
Electricians may work on the installation, initial verification and testing, commissioning, and maintenance of low voltage (up to and including 1000 V or AC 1500 V DC) electrical and electronic equipment. Electricians can also work on the maintenance of electrical and electronic installations including automated production systems. They contribute to the design, development, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of products, equipment, processes, of electric systems or services. Duties typically include:
1. Comply with safety and environmental regulations, building codes, and industry standards, including 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
2. Perform electrical installation, verification, maintenance, and testing on various voltages (AC/DC, single/three-phase).
3. Conduct maintenance, inspections, and condition reporting for existing electrical systems as per manufacturer instructions and installation requirements.
4. Install wired and wireless solutions, ensuring compliance with 18th Edition BS 7671 and relevant standards while assessing electrical loads.
5. Install mains-powered life safety systems in industrial, commercial, and residential settings.
6. install electrical connections for heating and cooling systems in different installations.
7. Communicate and collaborate with project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders while ensuring data security.
Typical Working Week
40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.
Person Specification
8. Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.
9. A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
10. Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
11. No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
12. Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
13. Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
14. Ability to visit different sites and training days
15. Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
16. Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment
17. Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols
Qualifications required/desirable
Minimum Requirements
English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above. You must have also completed a Level 2 Electrical Installation Diploma
Desired Requirements
The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified Electrician. It will be advantageous if you already have previous related work experience and a CSCS/ECS Card.
Key Training/College Information
K10 will enrol you to the Level 3 Installation/Maintenance Electrician course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.
The apprenticeship duration is 48 months dependant on your previous qualifications.
Eligibility
To start this apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:
18. Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status
19. Not enrolled on any other courses
20. 18+ due to site H&S rules
To be eligible for the Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme, you must reside in one of the following regions:
Hillingdon
Hounslow
Ealing
Spelthorne
Windsor & Maidenhead
South Buckinghamshire
Elmbridge
Slough
Runnymede
Who We Are
We are UK’s largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.
Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.
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