Apprentice Installation Electrician; Level 3

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Amentum is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Cumbria team as a level 3 Apprentice Installation Electrician. Based in our Westlakes office (Pillar House), this apprenticeship is ideal for individuals with a strong interest in engineering design who are looking to develop a career within a technical, safety‑critical, and highly regulated environment.

Are you looking for the opportunity to study alongside working for a company that is focused on the biggest challenges in the world today? Find out why an apprenticeship with Amentum may be the right opportunity for you.

This advert will close on 31st May 2026. However, it may close sooner should an appropriate number of qualifying candidates be received, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

• A flexible and proactive self‑starter who’s passionate about developing new skills?
• Someone who can adapt and prioritise whilst juggling work and study priorities?
• Enthusiastic and curious, and willing to apply your skills to solve real‑world problems?
• Empathic and with good listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements?

• Minimum 5 x GCSE’s levels 4 - 9

You must have the permanent right to work in the UK. In addition, you are required to have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous three years before the start and for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Recognised throughout industry as a benchmark of good practice, our Early Careers Programmes offer a structured approach to Continuous Professional Development (CPD). You will learn technical, behavioural, and business skills to set you up for a successful career. As a member of the Amentum apprenticeship community, we will support you with your learning as well as opportunities to network across the business.

We want you to have unlimited learning opportunities and space for growth so you can fulfil your potential.

• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Employee Networks.
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a supportive culture and positive mental health champion network.

The duration of this apprenticeship will be 48 months.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, if you require the application form in a different format), please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.