Apprentice Electrician

Location: Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, DA2 8DA
Hourly Rate: £10.81 to £12.71 plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Permanent, Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Apprenticeship position including attendance at college and completion of apprenticeship coursework.

Ready to impact a better future?

As an Apprentice Electrician in our Health team at Darent Valley Hospital, you’ll support the maintenance, inspection, testing and repair of electrical systems across a busy healthcare environment while working towards recognised electrical qualifications. You’ll develop valuable skills alongside experienced professionals, helping to ensure critical hospital services remain safe, compliant and reliable.

Our work touches lives every day, and your work will have purpose from the start. By helping maintain essential electrical infrastructure that supports patient care, clinical services and life safety systems, you’ll make a positive impact on communities while building a rewarding career. This is an opportunity to learn, innovate and create impactful solutions while contributing to a service people can trust.

What you’ll do as an Apprentice Electrician

• Assist qualified electricians with planned preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Support inspections, testing, fault finding and repairs in line with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and healthcare requirements.
• Help maintain and develop knowledge of critical hospital systems including low-voltage distribution, emergency lighting, standby generators and uninterruptible power supplies.
• Follow safe systems of work, permits-to-work, isolation procedures and all relevant health and safety requirements.
• Assist with maintenance documentation, job records and electronic maintenance management systems.
• Attend college, complete apprenticeship coursework and actively develop your technical knowledge and skills.

 
Does this sound like you?

• Maths and English GCSE grades between 9 and 4 (A* to C), or an equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills qualification
• A genuine interest in electrical engineering and a commitment to completing an electrical apprenticeship.
• An understanding of basic electrical principles and health and safety awareness.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable, professional and willing to learn, with a positive attitude towards personal growth and development.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safe working practices and excellent customer service.

 
What we offer

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

 
Vetting and checks:

A Standard DBS check will be carried out for this position. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings as permitted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. An Occupational Health Questionnaire will also be completed so we can ensure you have the necessary support to perform your duties.

 
Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact recruitmentuk@serco.com.