Apprentice Electrician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: £5.28 per hour/£10,158 per annum (from 1st April 2023) for all ages in their first year of the apprenticeship. The National Minimum Wage as appropriate to age is then paid for the remainder of the apprenticeship contract following completion of the first year. For more information on the rates of pay click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
Contract Type: 2 Year Level 2 Training Apprentice (Leading on to 2 year Level 3 Training) 37 hours per week, fixed term
Closing date: 04/06/2023
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.
We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.
We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.
We are expanding our Electrical team and are looking for an eager and committed individual to join us. Our projects team are currently involved in the refurbishments in schools and council buildings throughout Doncaster, including first and second fixing. While our reactive repair team are involved in the maintenance and repairs of council buildings including schools. We also have dedicated adaptation team doing varied works in domestic dwellings which include private and council properties.
Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our Working in Doncaster - City of Doncaster Council page to find out more.
Shortlisting, Aptitude, Maths and English testing will take place throughout June and July. We anticipated that interviews will be held early August.
For further details or an informal chat please contact: John Power 01302 762787 or alternately email john.power@doncaster.gov.uk
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
This post involves working with children/ adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Electrician roles across Doncaster City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £5 - £5 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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