Role: Installation Electrician Apprentice (Level 3) – UK
Start date: September 2026
Additional information:
- This role will be based out of either Kentish Town, London or Cannock, Staffordshire offices, with travel to various sites
- Block release apprenticeship study
About Us
Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy employs more than 4,300 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. There’s more to Murphy.
Electrical Installation Apprenticeship Programme
As an Electrical Installation apprentice, you will gain an industry recognised Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation whilst gaining valuable skills learning on the job with one of our long serving experienced teams.
Duties will include:
- Install, maintain and repair electrical services as part of our infrastructure projects
- Be safety conscious and able to develop a good understanding of health & safety procedures and safe working practices
- Reads, interprets and executes drawings, schematics, blueprints and electrical code specifications to see layout of commercial electrical equipment installations
- Tests electrical and equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
- Installs, repairs or replaces AC/DC motors and drives, transformers, motors, starters, relays and hydraulic and gas electrical controls
- Installs, repairs or replaces electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and line assemblies, lighting and alternative electrical parts
- Installs, repairs or replaces generators and industrial storage batteries
- Do preventive maintenance and testing of electrical systems (including power distribution equipment)
- Installs electrical circuits, as well as panels, conduit, protecting devices, switches, and equipment required to accommodate the CEC and/or NEC
- Works on electrical failures and replaces components wherever production time is often affected
- Corrects connections and wiring on equipment controls wherever incorrect applications may cause harm and dangerous conditions
- Conducts preventive and maintenance programmes and keeps maintenance records
- May install, maintain and calibrate industrial equipment and connected devices
- Complies with standards and procedures of industry, safety manual and abide by safety rules
What qualification will I receive through the apprenticeship?
As an apprentice you will follow the Installation & Maintenance Electrician Level 3 apprenticeship standard which takes 4 years to complete. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Installation. On completion of the apprenticeship an application to the Joint Industry Board (JIB) for grading as an electrician can be applied for.
Where will I be based on the apprenticeship?
This role will be based out of either Kentish Town, London or Cannock, Staffordshire offices, due to the nature of the role you will be expected to travel to various sites, and this may also involve working away.
Due to the nature of our work and size of our sites, we may require you to have a full clean UK driving licence.
What do I need to be considered for the apprenticeship?
- GCSE Maths and English at grade A*- C / 4-9 (or equivalent)
- You will need to be over 18 years of age
- You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude!
- Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship.
Above all, we need people who will adopt our values and strive to live them:
- One Family, One Team, One Murphy
- Always Deliver
- Respect, Integrity & Accountability
- Never Harm
- Continually Improve
What you’ll get in return
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
- Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.
- 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
- Annual salary review
- Above market rate contributory pension scheme
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
- Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
- Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process consists of two stages:
- Initial application (Don't worry if you don't have your own CV as of yet, instead please upload a document that tells us a little bit more about who you are, what you have studied and why you are interested in this apprenticeship).
- In-person Interview
It’s important to us that everybody has an equal chance to succeed, therefore if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please feel free to get in touch at emergingtalent@murphygroup.co.uk.
Please note: Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications we may choose to close our opportunities early. Therefore, to avoid missing out, we do recommend you submit your application asap.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.