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We are recruiting two Apprentice Electricians
We are recruiting two Apprentice Electricians to work within the Electrical Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and growing team that carries out electrical maintenance, testing, and installation across a wide range of properties, from domestic properties to schools and public buildings.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Assist with maintenance repairs and installation of electrical systems on a full range of Council properties
- Assist with repairs and maintenance on a full range of electrical systems, including fire alarms, call systems etc.
- Assist with the installation of new and refurbished electrical systems using a full range of installation materials and techniques.
- Assist with routine checking and testing of all types of electrical systems, including the location and repair of faults
- Attend college, training providers and assessment sessions as required and actively work towards achieving the Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard
Where you'll work
The Ecodepot
Hazel Court
James Street
York
YO10 3DS
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
JTL
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
- Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
- Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
- Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
- Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
- Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
- Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
- Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.
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Training schedule
The training will be delivered by JTL in York on a block release basis
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
- This post requires the post holder to undertake a basic criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service
We are a modern council, with high standards in all we do, living up to our values and making it a great place to work. We have a supportive culture that enables our employees to make the most of their skills and enjoy a healthy work/life balance, offering you an exciting place in which to develop your career. You will be able to make a real difference to people’s lives in a cosmopolitan city that boasts a strong local economy and a growing number of prominent companies.
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Company benefits
- Annual leave - 25 days' holiday in addition to 8 public holidays per annum (for full time employees)
- Pension - You will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme - a contributory scheme. You can choose to opt out of this.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- *There may be opportunity to apply for a role within the Council, but this is not guaranteed
- *We believe that the experience you will gain throughout your apprenticeship will significantly enhance your ability to find employment inside or outside our organisation
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
City of York Council
Stu King – Electrical Team Leader
stuart.king@york.gov.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045574.
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