Job Description
About the Apprenticeship
We think our apprenticeship programme is one of the best in the UK, offering a wide range of learning and practical knowledge. We have a new opportunity for an Apprentice Electrician to join our Electrical Repairs team based in Chesterfield, Sheffield and the surrounding areas.
The apprenticeship is expected to last 42 months and you will be working towards achieving an Installation Electrician and Maintenance Electrician (level 3) qualification.
You will work 39 hours per week which will include off the job learning which is undertaken outside of day-to-day work duties and leads towards the achievement of the apprenticeship. Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:30pm, Friday 8am – 3:30pm.
Throughout your apprenticeship you will be assigned a mentor who will work closely with you to provide all the learning and development support you need to succeed.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and committed, with good practical skills and an interest in their chosen trade. It’s important you enjoy working as part of a team, have a ‘can do’ attitude and good communication skills along with a desire to learn. You will also be genuinely passionate about providing a great service to our customers.
To succeed in this position, you will need a positive attitude and be keen to make a significant commitment to your own personal development and career.
We are looking for apprentices who will stay with us, and progress through the company supporting our growth whilst building your own individual career success.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Level 4 GCSE or above Maths and English (or equivalent functional skills) or the ability to complete these with support by the end of the apprenticeship.
* For those that are part qualified, your contract duration will be amended to accommodate when your apprenticeship ends.
At Guinness we aim to employ colleagues from all areas of society including underrepresented groups. If you are interested in a career in repairs and maintenance, please apply.
Closing date is midnight on Monday 7th October 2024.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive a short video assessment where you will be asked 6 questions. You will be given 1 minute preparation time, and 2 minutes to answer each question. Please ensure that you complete this assessment no later than 08/10/2024 at midday. Please note: should your answer not take the full 2 minutes, please do not worry - just proceed to the next question.
Interviews will be held at our office in Chesterfield on Tuesday 22nd October & Wednesday 23rd October 2024.
About Us
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our customers’ homes are safe and maintained to a high standard.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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