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Apprentice Electrician

Cps Building Services Limited · Witney · posted 22 July 2026

Wage
Competitive
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 4 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
1

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Are you practical, driven, and looking to kickstart a rewarding career? We are a major M&E contractor with a strong pipeline of exciting projects across the Oxford region. We are looking for the next generation of talent to join our team as an Electrical Apprentice.

This is a fantastic opportunity, gaining hands-on experience on large-scale commercial and industrial projects while working toward a fully recognised qualification.

What You’ll Do:

As an Electrical Apprentice, you will work alongside our team of fully qualified, experienced electricians. Your day-to-day duties will include:

  • Installing electrical systems, wiring, conduit, and containment.
  • Assisting with testing, inspecting, and maintaining electrical installations.
  • Learning to read and interpret technical blueprints and wiring diagrams.
  • Ensuring all work complies with current regulations.  
  • Attending college/training modules reliably to complete your qualifications.

Your training

Delivery model:

  • Work-based training with your employer
  • Day release during term time (approximately 1 day per week for 36 months)
  • Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being 
  • Approximately 4 on-site visits per year
  • Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 1066 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship

Qualifications included:

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification 

End Point Assessment:

  • AM2s
  • Safe Isolation & Risk Assessment
  • Composite Installation
  • Inspection, Testing and Certification
  • Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
  • Applied Knowledge Test

Where it leads

Excellent long-term career progression opportunities within a major, growing contractor upon completion of your apprenticeship.

About Cps Building Services Limited

CPS Building Services established in 1995 are trusted with the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning within a diverse range of building services sectors.

Through long established trusted relationships we are proud of our existing and growing client base. Through maintaining high standards and quality delivery of our work coupled with our ambition we have built a reputation as one of the leading M&E contractors in the East of England.

Things to consider

Must hold a full UK driving licence (and have access to a vehicle) as our projects span various locations around the Oxford area.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsLogicalFull UK Driving LicenceWillingness to learnReliable and Hard WorkingPractical MindsetPositive AttitudeInterest in electrical tradeExcellent work ethic

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade A*-C/9-4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/9-4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Unit 11, Sedac Business Park, Sedac Close, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4GN

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