Apprentice Electrician

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

VolkerHighways is recruiting apprentices for a Level 2 Highway Electrical Apprenticeship in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. This full-time role combines on-the-job learning with formal college training, requiring attendance in blocks with accommodation provided.

No previous electrical experience is required; full training and support will be provided as you learn alongside experienced operatives on live projects across the region.

Qualifications

• No prior electrical experience required; full training provided.
• Interest in electrical work and outdoor environments.
• Positive attitude with good timekeeping and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with operational activities.
• Support fault diagnosis and repairs on site.
• Assist with electrical testing and commissioning when required.
• Assist installation of street lighting components.
• Learn to work safely and to required standards.
• Attend training blocks and apply learning on site.
• Report hazards and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Electrical interest

Reliability

Timekeeping

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Highway Electrical Apprenticeship - Level 2

Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Contract: Full-time, 45 hours per week

Salary: 10 p/h plus Benefits

Start: October 2026 (college programme begins mid October 2026)

About us

VolkerHighways is a leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts for local authorities. We deliver public realm infrastructure projects and are independent specialist traffic management contractors.

About the role

This is the ideal opportunity if you are looking for your first role in the construction industry.

We're looking to strengthen our business by recruiting an early careers cohort in 2026 and have an exciting opportunity for a number of apprentice electricians to join our project teams across the south of the UK.

This full-time role combines on-the-job learning with formal training, working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 Highways Electrical Apprenticeship. Attendance at college will be required in blocks of at least a week with overnight accommodation provided

You’ll join an operational project team and develop practical skills through a mix of real site experience and structured training. Apprenticeships combine work with study, including paid time during your working hours for training and learning.

No previous electrical experience is required - full training and support will be provided.

What you’ll be doing

• Working alongside experienced operatives to support project operational activities such as
• Fault diagnosis and repairs
• Electrical testing and commissioning on new and existing installations
• Installation of street lighting columns, signs, and bollards
• Learning to carry out work safely and to required standards
• Using tools, plant, and equipment safely (with training and authorisation)
• Attending training blocks and applying learning on site
• Following health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing procedures
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe work environment
• Reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Always Representing VolkerHighways professionally

About you

We're looking for someone reliable, motivated and keen to learn, who enjoys practical, physical, outdoor work and working as part of a team.

You’ll need

• An interest in electrical work and outdoor environments
• A positive attitude, good timekeeping, and strong safety awareness