Apprentice (Electrician)

Opportunity information

Duration 47 months
Advert closing date 21/05/2023

Description

Earn. Learn. Qualify.

Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, develop and be the best version of yourself? Then why not build the foundations of your career with an Apprenticeship at Durham County Council, the largest council in the northeast.

Apprentice (Electrician)

If you’re a hands-on problem-solver, this could be the apprenticeship for you!

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial, and domestic environments. They make sure electrical equipment works correctly and safely.

As an Apprentice Electrician, you will join Durham County Council’s highly skilled Building and Facilities Maintenance team, and you will have the opportunity to develop the skills and competencies to be able to assist in the provision of an Electrical Service

Your day-to-day duties will include supporting the Electrical Managers, and wider team, with electrical installation and maintenance, as well as promoting and developing working practices and procedures to improve the Health and Safety culture. You will ensure compliance with standards, policies and procedures and promote the service to both existing and potential customers. We will support you as you study towards an Installation and Maintenance Electrician Level 3.

Entry requirements

What will I need?

You must either have or expect to achieve 3 GCSE’s grade 9-4/A*-C in English, Maths and a Science subject, or an equivalent qualification, together with good communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Training to be provided

What qualification will I gain?

As part of your apprenticeship, you will study towards an Installation and Maintenance Electrician Level 3 with New College Durham.

Things to consider

One day a week training at New College Durham.

Skills required

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Future prospects

As part of your apprenticeship, you will study towards an Installation and Maintenance Electrician Level 3 with New College Durham.

Hours per week 37
Working week Full Time
Apprenticeship standard Installation electrician and maintenance electrician (Level 3)

Durham, County Durham, England, DH7 8XQ