Electrical Apprentice/Trainee

Adler & Allan; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler and Allan in Barnsley is seeking a Trainee Electrician to perform a range of electrical duties across commercial and industrial sites. The role will involve service, response, breakdown works and new builds with occasional site travel and hazardous area work.

You will be mentored by experienced engineers, complete tests, and assist with documentation while progressing toward full electrical qualifications. A strong emphasis on health and safety applies throughout all site activities.

Qualifications

• Trainee role with potential to become a qualified electrician.
• Willingness to learn and develop electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake new electrical installation works across UK locations.
• Carry out minor civil/construction tasks to access installations.
• Test circuits and record results under supervision.
• Complete test certification and submit for approval.
• Assist engineers and maintain equipment checks.
• Ensure health and safety RAMS are read and signed.

Job description

Trainee Electrician
Barnsley
Permanent, full-time
Competitive salary plus benefits

The Trainee Electrician will be required to carry out a wide range of electrical duties ranging from service and response & breakdown works through to new build installations which will be mostly in the commercial & industrial sectors with a more specific focus in to hazardous areas which will also result in working & staying away as required.

More about the role:

• Work at various locations throughout the UK undertaking new electrical installation works.
• Carry out a selection of minor civil/construction duties such as clearing cable routes, making holes in walls to enable you to carry out your electrical installation works.
• Testing of newly installed circuits/cabling and recording of results- under supervision by competent Engineer.
• Completion on test certification efficiently and submit for approval from the qualifying manager.
• Assist other Engineers as and when required.
• Responsibility for ensuring all equipment checks is undertaken prior to commencing any works.
• Ensure all uplifting and offloading of materials is undertaken in the correct and compliant manner with high regard for health and safety and correct working practices.
• Responsibility for ensuring the security of all Company equipment.
• Works to be carried out in accordance with health and safety to include provided RAMS documentation. The postholder holds full responsibility for reading and signing such documentation.
• The trainee electrician will also be responsible for identifying repair work required.
• Liaison with customers on site to discuss on-going works and further services of the Company.
• Completion of all works paperwork and submission in a timely manner to divisional staff.
• Liaison with Line manager / office staff regarding all works and recommending improvements of possible opportunities.

About you:

Are you currently looking for a trainee electrician role to become a qualified electrician?
Are you looking for a position where you will make a difference to the environment?
Are you based in Barnsley?

About us:

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Additional Information:

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.