Electrical Apprentice
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Company: Arcade UK Ltd
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Location: South Bedfordshire, MK42 6FN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Electrical Installation
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Ref: VAC-14427
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Application Deadline Date: 29/06/2026
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Start Date: 20/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4:30pm
Brief Description
Arcade UK Ltd are looking to expand their electrical department with an Electrical Apprentice. You will support with the installation of HVAC systems (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) in commercial and industrial settings. You will work in and around the Bedfordshire area.
Qualifications Required
You will need a minimum of three GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English, maths and science, or equivalent.
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01536 413508
Personal Qualities
Can do attitude and willing to learn.
Ability to take the initiative, raise issues and opportunities and work without supervision at times.
Skills Required
Ability to problem solve and suggest ways to improve working processes and installations.
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Installation Electrician and Maintenance Electrician
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Future Prospects
Full Qualifications as a Electrician, continued employment with future training to advance, once you have completed the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
Arcade are looking for a new apprentice to support the electrical installation of HVAC systems (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) in places like hospitals, shops, hospices, hotels and other commercial and industrial settings.
They are an Mechanical & Electrical contractor working in all aspects of building services, production, and HVAC.
Arcade is one of the leading Mechanical and Electrical specialists in the UK, with over 50+ years’ experience of providing heating and cooling design, supply and installation services.
The company have had their electrical installation department in house for two years and have already supported a number of apprentices through their electrical qualifications to completion. The nature of the installation can include both working at height and working in confined spaces however, complete training will be given.
As an apprentice you will work alongside a mentor in this role. The mentor is based in South Bedfordshire. So, you need to be able to travel to this pick up point and then go with your mentor to each site. The role requires national travel depending on the site. If a job is too far there can be occasional overnight stays. You need to be able to get to your mentor for 8am each day.
Applicants must be 18 years or over due to the nature of the role.
No prior experience of electrical is required, but strong motivation to become a qualified electrician is a must.
There will be limited exposure to other trades and wider systems installation as required for the job.
The employers head office is Arcade House, Kym Road, Bicton Industrial Estate, Kimbolton, PE28 0LW
Other Information
Full Driving Licence and applicants must be 18+
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process.
Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.