LTS and Wire Now: From Electrician Training to Employment in 2026
By LTS Training·
LTS and Wire Now: From Electrician Training to Employment in 2026
Learn Trade Skills (LTS) partners with Wire Now, an NICEIC-approved commercial electrical contractor based in the same Cheshunt facility. This partnership gives LTS graduates direct access to real project experience, mentorship from working electricians, and employment opportunities across London, Hertfordshire, and Essex — bridging the gap between qualification and career that most training providers leave open.
Wire Now is an NICEIC-approved electrical contractor providing commercial EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and O&M (Operations and Maintenance) services. With over 15 years of experience and a 98% client retention rate, Wire Now delivers electrical projects across the commercial, industrial, and renewable energy sectors.
Wire Now Accreditations
Certification
What It Means
NICEIC Approved Contractor
Highest standard of electrical competence, regularly assessed
MCS Certified
Authorised to install renewable energy systems eligible for government incentives
CHAS Elite
Advanced health and safety pre-qualification
Constructionline Gold
Verified contractor on the UK's leading procurement platform
Cyber Essentials
Government-backed cybersecurity certification
Services
Wire Now's core services span the full range of commercial electrical work:
Solar PV — commercial rooftop and ground-mount systems
EV charging — workplace and destination charger installations
Electrical installations — full fit-outs, upgrades, and rewires
Fire alarm systems — BS 5839 detection and alarm design, installation, and testing
Emergency lighting — BS 5266 design, installation, and compliance testing
Maintenance and compliance — planned preventive maintenance (PPM), EICR testing, and ongoing compliance management
How Does the Training-to-Employment Pipeline Work?
Most electrical training providers hand you a certificate and wish you good luck. The LTS and Wire Now partnership works differently — it connects training directly to real employment.
Stage
What Happens
Where
1. Enrol
Choose your course pathway — Gold Card, Level 2, or short courses
LTS
2. Train
Learn in purpose-built workshops with industry-standard equipment and small class sizes
LTS
3. Site exposure
Gain supervised experience on live Wire Now commercial projects during your training
Wire Now sites
4. Graduate
Complete your qualifications with both classroom knowledge and real site experience
LTS
5. Employment
Access job opportunities, subcontracting work, or mentored self-employment through Wire Now
Wire Now network
This pipeline means that by the time you finish your training, you have more than a qualification — you have verifiable commercial experience that employers and clients value.
What Real Project Experience Looks Like
LTS students do not just practise on training boards. Through the Wire Now partnership, trainees work on live commercial projects under the supervision of qualified electricians.
A recent example: LTS trainees installed a complete 16kWh solar PV and battery storage system at the training centre, working alongside Wire Now engineers. The system now powers the entire facility off-grid — built by students, maintained by professionals, and functioning as both a teaching tool and a working installation.
Types of Projects Students Can Work On
Students gain exposure to a range of commercial work, depending on their qualification level and the projects available:
Commercial solar PV installations — rooftop and ground-mount systems for businesses and industrial sites
EV charging infrastructure — workplace charging stations and public destination chargers
For the strongest career position, the Gold Card Package (£8,849 total price) provides the complete qualification set, followed by green skills additions like solar PV and EV charging.
What Can You Earn After Qualifying?
LTS graduates who enter the workforce through Wire Now or independently can expect competitive earnings that grow with experience:
Career Stage
Typical Annual Earnings
Newly qualified (0-2 years)
£28,000–£35,000
Experienced (3-5 years)
£35,000–£50,000
Self-employed / running own business
£50,000–£75,000+
Based on industry data and LTS graduate outcomes, 2026.
Career Paths After Training
The Wire Now partnership opens three main career routes:
Employed by Wire Now — join the Wire Now team as a qualified electrician, working on commercial projects across London and the Home Counties. Stable salary, ongoing training, and career progression within the company.
Subcontract for Wire Now — work as a self-employed electrician taking on Wire Now projects. Flexible working, higher day rates, and the security of a reliable project pipeline. See our self-employed electrician guide for setup details.
Independent with Wire Now referrals — build your own electrical business with referral support from the Wire Now network. Many LTS graduates start with Wire Now work and transition to running their own domestic or commercial operations.
Most training providers answer the first question but not the second. The LTS and Wire Now partnership answers both:
Training — 32 accredited courses from beginner through to advanced specialisms
Experience — supervised site work on real commercial projects during training
Employment — direct access to job opportunities through an established NICEIC contractor
Finance — 0% interest payment plans with deposits from £500, no credit check (see our payment options guide)
For a full breakdown of training costs, see our 2026 cost guide.
Next Steps
If you want to train as an electrician with a clear route to employment, book a free consultation with an LTS course advisor. We will help you choose the right qualification pathway and explain how the Wire Now partnership can support your career from day one.
LTS holds open days on the first Saturday of every month at 10:30am — tour the facilities, meet the Wire Now team, and see the training-to-employment pipeline first-hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
LTS and Wire Now share the same Cheshunt facility. LTS provides City & Guilds and EAL accredited electrical training, while Wire Now is an NICEIC-approved commercial electrical contractor. Graduates gain real project experience and employment opportunities through the partnership.
Wire Now offers employment opportunities, subcontracting work, and mentorship to LTS graduates. Priority is given to Gold Card graduates with strong practical performance during their training.
Wire Now delivers commercial solar PV installations, EV charging, electrical installations, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and planned maintenance across London, Hertfordshire, Essex, and nationwide for larger projects.
Students can gain supervised site experience during their training through Wire Now projects. Full employment requires completion of relevant qualifications such as the Gold Card or Level 3 Diploma.
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