26-022/23 Apprentice - Electrical/Commissioning Engineer

NSG Environmental; Spencers Wood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in the UK is offering an Apprentice Electrician role. This four-year apprenticeship allows you to learn and develop skills to support qualified electricians while working on the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of electrical systems in a nuclear environment. Candidates should have minimum GCSEs in essential subjects and a keen interest in electrical work, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and a science.
• Interest in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection & testing.
• Awareness of basic health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Install Low Voltage and Extra Low Voltage systems.
• Assist with testing and inspection of electrical systems.
• Work from electrical schematics, diagrams, and drawings.

Skills

Interest in electrical installation

Familiar with practical, hands-on work

Good communication

Ability to work as a team member

Willingness to learn industry regulations

Competent user of MS Office

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above

Completion of electrical installation Level 2

Job description

Apprentice Electrician

To learn and develop the skills needed to support qualified electricians working on the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of electrical systems and equipment in a nuclear environment. Throughout the 4 year Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship, the apprentice will follow technical drawings and Safe Systems of Work to carry out tasks safely and correctly under the guidance of experienced electrical personnel.

What you’ll do

• Install LV (Low Voltage) and ELV (Extra Low Voltage) systems and equipment
• Carry out cable installations including containment, trunking, and cable tray systems
• Perform first fixing works (installing back boxes, containment, cables, and conduit)
• Perform second fixing works (terminating cables, fitting accessories, and final connections)
• Work with different cable types including SWA, MICC, FP200, and singles in containment
• Assist with testing and inspection of installed electrical systems
• Work from electrical schematics, diagrams, and drawings
• Help ensure all work meets safety, regulatory, and legislative requirements
• Keep accurate records and documentation, This is a four year Level 3 Apprenticeship, where you’ll work towards the Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician standard while learning how commissioning activities are delivered on real project sites.

Apprentice Commissioning Engineer

Key Objectives Start your career as an Apprentice Commissioning Engineer, working alongside experienced engineers and learning how new equipment and systems are brought safely into operation. You’ll gain hands‑on, practical experience on site while working towards your Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician qualification through a structured training apprenticeship.

What you’ll do

• Support the team in preparing equipment and systems for testing and commissioning
• Help create and update simple documents such as plans, checklists, and instructions
• Assist with checking equipment is installed correctly before testing begins
• Take part in factory and site testing to make sure equipment works as expected
• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to gather information and review documents
• Help record results, keep documentation up to date, and report any issues to the project team
• Make sure all work follows safety, quality, environmental, and security requirements
• Communicate and work with different teams to help the project run smoothly

Qualifications & Requirements

• Completion of an electrical installation Level 2 or equivalent training – Desirable
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including English, Maths, and a science or technical subject – Essential
• CSCS card for the relevant trade – Desirable
• Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent – Relevant training will be provided if required
• Interest in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection & testing – Essential
• Familiar with practical, hands‑on work or workshop activities – Essential
• Awareness of basic health & safety – Essential
• Experience of technical, engineering, or construction environments (work experience or similar) – Desirable
• Basic understanding of electrical principles – Desirable
• Willingness to learn industry regulations and standards – Essential
• Competent user of MS Office – Essential
• Keen to learn and work with electrical systems – Essential
• Can read and follow instructions and electrical drawings – Desirable
• Comfortable using hand and power tools safely – Desirable
• Maintain clear and organised records and documentation – Desirable
• Able to work well as a team member – Essential
• Good communication with colleagues and contractors – Essential
• Awareness of quality and safety standards – Desirable
• Completion of a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations or equivalent training – Desirable
• Interest in how equipment and systems are tested and brought into operation – Essential
• Basic understanding of how mechanical, electrical, or control systems work – Desirable
• Willingness to learn commissioning processes, testing methods, and industry standards – Essential
• Keen to learn how commissioning, testing, and system checks are carried out – Essential
• Can read and follow simple technical instructions and drawings – Desirable
• Comfortable using basic hand tools safely – Desirable
• Able to keep clear, accurate, and organised records during testing – Desirable