First Year Electrical Apprentice (Interact)

Bidvest Noonan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 473,000 - 946,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured apprenticeship program

Training days at Centre

Health & Safety training

Job summary

Bidvest Noonan offers a First Year Electrical Apprentice position under the Interact scheme in the UK. The programme spans four years across seven phases, combining work placement with classroom study to achieve Level 6 Advanced Certificates in Electrical and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.

A dedicated Training Advisor and qualified mentors support development throughout the course. The scheme includes monthly training days, comprehensive Health & Safety training, and apprentice rates aligned

Qualifications

• Participation in Solas/ETB Apprenticeship Scheme.
• Commitment to a 4-year programme with 7 phases (3 off-the-job, 4 on-the-job).
• On completion, awarded Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical and Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Complete the 4-year apprenticeship across multiple sites with on-the-job and off-the-job learning.
• Attend college coursework as part of the apprenticeship.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and demonstrate professional conduct.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Electrical apprenticeship program

Tools

iPad/Tablet

Job description

First Year Electrical Apprentice (Interact)

About The Role

Maintenance Technician - Electrical Apprentice

Description:

• Solas / ETB Apprenticeship Scheme;
• Apprenticeship Programmes in place for Electrical and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning technical disciplines;
• Minimum duration of 4 years – comprising of 7 Phases – 3 off-the-job and 4 on-the-job - combination of work placement alongside attending College;
• On successful completion of the programme – awarded:
  • Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical
  • Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Dedicated Training Advisor in ETB (ddletb);
• Qualified Mentors;
• Training day each month in our Training Centre covering skills such as BMS, lightning protection;
• Provision of all relevant Health & Safety training;
• Apprentice rates in line with electrical and refrigeration & air conditioning sectoral employment orders.

Our expectations and requirements for successful candidates entering our Apprenticeship Programme:

• Time Keeping: when given a time, ensure you are on site at that time;
• Jobs / Works: always know where you are working for the next day, ie contact Helpdesk for work details the day before, not the morning of that day;
• Uniform: all uniform provided must be worn, including works boots;
• iPad/ Tablet: work iPad/tablet must be with you at all times, sign-in and sign-out of jobs daily;
• Timesheets: must be submitted on time, or you may not get paid on time!;
• Tools: have the proper tools with you for the appropriate job;
• Company Vans: if you have a Company van, it must be kept clean on the inside and outside;
• Travel: you will need to be flexible to make your own way to different sites on different days;
• Compliance: Health & Safety Legislation and all Company policies must be adhered to at all times;
• Open mind: you may be required to help out the different departments within the Company;
• Remember: Attitude / Discipline / Work Rate / Communication / Respect

About Us

‘For nearly 50 years, we’ve played a vital role in helping our customers succeed. Built on strong, long‑standing relationships, our business is powered by people who are deeply connected to the communities where we live and work.

Our purpose guides every action and decision we make, “to proudly create safer and healthier communities today, for tomorrow.” It reflects who we are, what we stand for, and the impact we strive to make every day.

Across our team of 27,000 dedicated professionals from 157 countries, that purpose comes to life through commitment, care, and a shared responsibility to the people we serve—now and for generations to come.

'When you join Bidvest Noonan, you’re joining a team where your work has real impact, where your career can grow, where you belong, and where you help shape a safer, healthier future for us all.'