Apprentice Installation Engineer
Location: Site-based across the UK
Salary: National Minimum Wage (with clear progression opportunities)
Start Date: Role commencing between July and September 2026
Start Your Career in Renewable Energy
Are you practical, motivated, and ready to build a real career — not just get a job?
At EV-Wales, you’ll learn hands-on skills installing electric vehicle chargers, solar PV, and battery storage systems in homes and businesses across the UK. No two days are the same. Workloads vary, sites change, and the experience you gain is wide-ranging — giving you the strongest possible start in the electrical and renewable energy industry.
You’ll learn on the job alongside experienced engineers while also completing your formal electrical qualifications, building a clear pathway toward becoming a fully qualified electrician and future team leader.
What It’s Like to Be an Apprentice Here:
''An apprenticeship at EV Wales offers a breadth of experience that is hard to find elsewhere. Alongside core electrical training, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in renewable technologies, including solar PV, electric vehicle charging, and battery storage.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time as an apprentice at EV Wales and have developed skills and experience I wouldn’t have gained in a traditional role. The knowledge and practical expertise you build here open the door to a wide range of opportunities and provide a strong foundation for a rewarding career.
No two days are the same. The variety of work keeps the role interesting, challenges you to think, and ensures you are constantly learning and developing.''
Current Apprentice, 2026
“An apprenticeship at EV Wales has given me the opportunity to work towards completing my NVQ Level 3 and becoming a qualified electrician. Through continuous support and encouragement, I’ve been able to gain valuable experience by learning different techniques to strengthen both my practical abilities and my approach to problem-solving. Theses skills have given me the confidence to tackle any task not only in my work but in all aspects of my life.''
Current Apprentice, 2026
Your Role
As an Apprentice Installation Engineer, you’ll support experienced electricians with the installation of EV chargers and renewable technologies in both domestic and commercial environments while developing your technical knowledge and practical skills.
You’ll work under supervision, learning safely, responsibly, and professionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Work safely under supervision and check with your supervisor before handling electrical equipment.
- Only carry out tasks you are authorised and trained to perform.
- Stop work and report immediately if you have any safety concerns.
- Assist with planning jobs, preparing tools, equipment, and materials.
- Follow company procedures and meet agreed productivity standards.
- Accurately report work activity in line with company processes.
- Help maintain tools, equipment, materials, and company vehicles.
- Support weekly vehicle inspections under team leader guidance.
- Report any concerns around safety, welfare, conduct, or performance promptly.
What We’re Looking For
- A positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn.
- Ability to work under supervision and follow instructions carefully.
- Flexibility to travel across the UK and occasionally stay away (company-funded).
- Access to your own vehicle is required for meeting the team or travelling to site.
- Commitment to building your own basic toolkit over time.
- Dedication to achieving electrical qualifications, including:
- BS7671 (18th Edition)
- NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
- AM2
- Inspection & Testing (2391)
Our Values
Everyone at EV-Wales lives by five simple principles:
- We do what’s right and we do it well
- We keep our promises
- We drive productivity
- We face up when we get things wrong
- We communicate and work as a team
What You’ll Gain
- Real hands-on experience across EV, solar, and battery installations
- Support toward becoming a fully qualified electrician
- Varied work environments and learning opportunities
- Clear career progression within a fast-growing renewable energy company
- A supportive team that genuinely invests in your future
- Annual Leave Loyalty Scheme – gain an extra day of leave each year after 3 years of service (up to 5 additional days)
Ready to start your career in renewables in 2026?
Apply now to secure your place in our July–September 2026 apprentice intake and take the first step toward becoming a qualified installation engineer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £8.00 per hour
Expected hours: 42.5 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
Application question(s):
- Are you confident that you can commit to EV Wales LTD's 5 Core Values?
- Do you have access to your own vehicle, and are you prepared to travel to meet your team members?
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
