Electrical Engineer Apprentice – Level 3/6

Location: Various locations
Contract: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: Apprenticeship rate (dependent on age/experience)

Joseph Gallagher Limited is a leading civil engineering and construction business operating across the UK and internationally. We are looking for a motivated Electrical Engineer Apprentice to join our team and develop a career in electrical installation, maintenance, and engineering.

This role offers the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience while completing a Level 3/6 Electrical Engineering / Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship.

About the Apprenticeship

You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised qualification covering electrical systems, fault-finding, testing, inspection, and safe working practices within industrial and construction environments.

About the Role

As an Electrical Engineer Apprentice, you will work alongside qualified electricians and engineers to install, maintain, test, and repair electrical systems used across sites, plant, and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with electrical installation and maintenance works

• Supporting fault-finding and breakdown repairs

• Assisting with inspection, testing, and certification of electrical systems

• Learning to read and follow electrical drawings and schematics

• Using tools and testing equipment safely and correctly

• Supporting plant, machinery, and site electrical systems

• Maintaining accurate records and documentation

• Following health, safety, and electrical regulations at all times

About You

We’re looking for someone practical, safety-focused, and keen to develop a long-term career in electrical engineering.

You will ideally have:

• A strong interest in electrical engineering or electrical systems

• A practical, hands-on approach to work

• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• A strong commitment to health and safety

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths, and ideally a science subject

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

No previous electrical experience is required — just enthusiasm, reliability, and commitment to training.

What We Offer

• Fully funded Level 3/6 Electrical Engineering / Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship

• Hands-on site and workshop experience

• Training and mentoring from qualified electricians

• Opportunity to progress into a qualified Electrician / Electrical Engineer role

• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business

Company Background 
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed 
We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.