Electrical Installation Apprenticeship - Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme

About the role

The Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme is one of the UK’s most exciting apprenticeship programmes. The scheme provides career-changing opportunities for residents close to the airport.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety and environmental regulations, building codes, and industry standards, including 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Perform electrical installation, verification, maintenance, and testing on various voltages (AC/DC, single/three-phase).
• Conduct maintenance, inspections, and condition reporting for existing electrical systems as per manufacturer instructions and installation requirements.
• Install wired and wireless solutions, ensuring compliance with 18th Edition BS 7671 and relevant standards while assessing electrical loads.
• Install mains-powered life safety systems in industrial, commercial, and residential settings.
• Install electrical connections for heating and cooling systems in different installations.
• Communicate and collaborate with project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders while ensuring data security.

Trade/Site-Based Role – This role involves regular manual handling of loads up to 25kg, working outdoors, and working on uneven terrain.

Requirements

• English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.
• Completed a Level 2 Electrical Installation Diploma.

Qualifications

• Proactive approach, taking pride in work and accountability for decisions.
• Love of variety and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and initiative to solve problems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; enjoy working with multiple teams.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and communicate it effectively to different audiences.
• Ability to visit different sites and training days.
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow health and safety protocols.

Desired

• Passion and commitment to become a fully qualified Electrician.
• Previous related work experience.
• CSCS/ECS Card.

Key Training/College Information

• Enrolment on the Level 3 Installation/Maintenance Electrician course.
• Qualifications funded through an accredited training provider.
• Apprenticeship duration: 48 months, dependent on prior qualifications.

Eligibility

• Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status.
• Not enrolled on any other courses.
• 18+ due to site health and safety rules.
• Drivers licence.

Location Details

Opportunities are available only to individuals living in the 9 local boroughs surrounding Heathrow: Hillingdon, Hounslow, Ealing, Spelthorne, Windsor & Maidenhead, South Buckinghamshire, Elmbridge, Slough, Runnymede.