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Trade Apprentice - Electrician

Ashfield District Council · Sutton-In-Ashfield · posted 17 July 2026

Wage
£20,875.40 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
4 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • To learn the skills of the relevant trade and to attend college, as required, whilst also gathering the required evidence in a timely manner to achieve the trade qualification
  • Accurately complete required college documentation, coursework, and workplace logs to specified deadlines, attending regular progress reviews with the apprentice advisor
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with customers. Build and maintain positive relationships with tenants, leaseholders, residents, and service users to support the delivery of high-quality services
  • Assist in carrying out all types of repairs and maintenance work in a multi-skilled environment allied to the relevant trade discipline in both tenanted and void properties
  • Report any repairs, maintenance, health and safety hazards, customer enquiries, breaches of tenancy, safeguarding or vulnerability that are identified during day-to-day activities
  • Utilise personal communication and protection equipment effectively and responsibly including the Company’s Vehicle Tracking and Communication system
  • Maintain, clean, and verify the safety of all allocated transport, tools, and calibrated testing equipment, reporting any defects or servicing needs immediately
  • Minimise disruption, mess and dust to the customer’s home and possessions and leave in a clean and tidy condition using cleaning materials and equipment as necessary
  • To be flexible and complete all reasonable requests considered commensurate with the role
  • Operate according to the Council’s corporate values and codes of behaviour
  • Ensure at all times, all Health & Safety legislation requirements are met and that the Council’s Health & Safety Policy, its arrangements and procedures are implemented. This includes, where applicable, taking responsibility for personal health and safety and having regard to other persons affected by the performance of the duties of the post; ensuring that risk management objectives are delivered, and other risk management activities effectively implemented and monitored
  • Exercise proper care in handling, operating or safeguarding any equipment, vehicle or appliance provided, used or issued for the performance of the duties of the post
  • Have a commitment to and understanding of the Council’s approach to equality and diversity and promote and deliver fair, sensitive and quality services
  • Comply with all relevant Council policies and procedures including financial regulations, code of conduct, HR policies / procedures, Data Protection, Freedom of Information Act and ICT Codes of Practice
  • Adhere to relevant working practices, methods and procedures and undertake relevant training and development as required and respond positively to new and alternative ways of working
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of the post
  • Engage with digital models of service delivery and support the implementation of digital working methods
  • Manage and / or use resources in ways that ensure value for money and supporting the commercialism agenda
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of excellent service for all customers and service users
  • Work effectively with all departments of the Council to ensure the delivery of quality services

Your training

  • The successful candidate will undertake college-based training with West Nottinghamshire College (Station Park Campus) and must be able to attend all required training sessions

Where it leads

  • Full time position upon completion of the apprenticeship

About Ashfield District Council

As one of the largest employers in the area we offer a wide range of services across the district including housing repairs, parks and green spaces, neighbourhood wardens, environmental health, planning and customer services to name just a few.
We are located near to the M1 and most of our sites are on a bus route or are within walking distance of a train station.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Science (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Northern Depot, Station Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 5HB

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