Electrical Apprentice

This apprenticeship provides a stepping-stone and a solid foundation for individuals wishing to pursue a career within the field of Electrical Installation. 

The duration of the Apprenticeship will entail learning the technical and people skills required to work as a “Qualified Electrical Technician”, focussing specifically within the domestic electrical sector.  

The successful apprentice will attend college once a week and for the remainder of the week work alongside qualified tradespeople for a hands-on learning experience.  

They will report to the Mechanical & Electrical Manager.   

This role will contribute to ensuring we have safe and compliant homes and is just one of the ways the role contributes to the Halton Housing vision of Improving People’s Lives. 

Undertake specific tasks as assigned by your Mentor/Line Manager: 

Assist electricians in all aspects of their work including testing, maintenance, repair and installation work and any other duties appropriately delegated. Ensure that a high standard of customer service is delivered at all times.  Follow safe and reasonable methods of work at all times (in accordance with the various legal and organisational procedural requirements) whilst under the guidance and direction of supervising staff Utilise tools and technology provided to ensure processes and procedures are followed at all times

Fully engage with all learning and development activities;

100% College attendance Complete of all coursework, portfolios, tests and examinations Participate in Team Meetings, Toolbox Talks and wider company learning initiatives

Communicate efficiently and effectively to;

Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with colleagues, customers and partners Promote and represent Halton Housing positively with customers, colleagues and external agencies and partners 

Training:

Weekly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes.

Installation Electrican and Maintenance Electrician, Level 3.

Training Outcome:

Completion of the Apprenticeship does not guarantee a full-time permanent role at Halton Housing. However, we recruit to the Apprenticeship Programme based on what we believe to be our future workforce requirements.

Employer Description:
Halton Housing is a social housing provider based in Halton, with over 7000 properties and 320 colleagues.

Working Hours :
Between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Willing to learn,Time management skills,Good verbal communicator,Written communication skills,Works well in a team,Uses initiative,Empathy and compassion,Polite and respectful to all,Enjoys working with people