Apprentice (Electrician)
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Array
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
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: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice (Electrician) roles across New College Durham'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 Colleges & Universities.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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