Apprentice Highways Electrician
We are looking for an apprentice to join our Power business division within the Jones Lighting team who offer a range of high-quality services to our clients including street lighting, ICP Works, DNO Contractor Services and LV Overhead Line works, Electrical Design, Car Charging Solutions and HV and Cable Lay works.
Role
You will join the team who deliver bespoke street lighting solutions, based out of our Kirkburton (Huddersfield) depot and some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Electrical & Highway Installation: Working alongside senior technicians to install, maintain, test, and repair low-voltage highway electrical equipment (e.g., street lighting, illuminated signs, traffic signals).
- Site Safety & Compliance: Applying exemplary health, safety, and environmental procedures on site in full compliance with NHSS8 and HERS sector standards.
- Testing & Fault Finding: Assisting with initial verification, electrical inspection, testing, and fault diagnosis.
- Emergency Attendance: Participating in emergency call-outs and repair work (e.g., vehicular damage to roadside electrical assets) alongside experienced staff.
Training
In order to fully develop in your role, you will be enrolled onto the Level 3 Electrical Installation apprenticeship qualification with our training partner Kirklees College.
You will attend sessions at college, typically weekly during term-time and will receive one-to-one support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.
Upon successful completion of your programme, you will be able to continue your career with the organisation as a qualified highways electrician.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- KIRKLEES COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday 7.00 - 5.00.
- Expected Duration
- 4 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 27th September 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 5th October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- English and Math GCSE, grade Grade 9-4/A*-C (Essential)