Job Description

Job title


Apprentice Electrician


Job reference


COLREQ01510


Date posted


08/08/2025


Application closing date


17/08/2025


Salary


15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)


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Summary

This is an apprenticeship which will develop the individuals' skills and ability to work toward them being able to carry out a wide range of electrical repairs as part of our customer-focused operational team. Providing excellent customer service, with a positive attitude being at the heart of every job completed.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Attend college to undertake and pass Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification (5357-03). By the end of the apprenticeship, the candidate will have satisfied the requirements for registration as Eng Tech by the Engineering Council.

To carry out a wide range, repairs and installation electrical works to tenanted properties. In accordance with wiring regulations and electricity at work safe working practices.

To work under supervision to diagnose faults and rectify them in an appropriate and effective manner.

To liaise closely with Senior Field Supervisor(s) about matters that could impact the delivery of an effective and efficient repairs service.

To work closely with the works schedulers.

To ensure all paperwork and the job control system is completed and updated to ensure accurate records are kept.

Under supervision develop skills to accurately account for all materials used in carrying out repairs, and to maintain an adequate van stock.

To regularly maintain and clean all issued tools and equipment.

To actively promote and ad to procedures and in particular those concerning health and safety.

To develop and maintain communication channels with a range of differing groups of people, including external agencies.

Liaise with the Community Housing Officers to ensure excellent working relationship are developed and maintained.

Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation in respect of role.

You can find out more about Colchester Borough Homes by visiting: www.cbhomes.org.uk .

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