Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and weneed loads more peopleto help us make our vision a reality.
Go from brand-new to guru. Join us as a Low Carbon Apprentice and be on the frontline of driving our mission forward. You’ll even be earning a salary that grows as you do too!
We’re recruiting across England so please only apply to the role and location that is most suitable for you.
What you’ll do
During our 2-year programme, you’ll work as part of an awesome team to support the installation of low carbon technology, including air source heat pumps, in customers’ homes. You will interact with customers to install, service, fault find and repair our technology, and plan, select, install, service and maintain low carbon tech with the supervision and support of experienced team members.
Who you are
We’re looking for passionate, authentic people who take pride in their work. It’s important you embrace change, go above and beyond, and put our customers at the front of everything you do. You must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces. You must have Maths and English GCSE at level 4-9, functional skills Maths and English, or equivalent, and a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points.
You will also be responsible for:
* Carrying out outstanding work with design criteria, manufacturers guidance, regulations and industry recognised standards and procedures in mind at all times
* Completing prep work for the installation of low carbon tech
* Testing handover procedures for low carbon tech
* Removing and disposing of old heating and hot water systems
* Completing routine servicing and maintenance within customer homes
What you need:
* A Maths and English GCSE at level 4-9, functional skills Maths and English, or equivalent
* A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 points
* Permanent right to work in the UK for the duration of Apprenticeship
* Great problem solving skills
* Resilience and ability to learn from mistakes
* Motivation to learn and develop
Key details:
* Apprenticeship: Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician
* Duration: 24-months (plus 4-month EPA – End Point Assessment)
* Location: Ipswich, Liverpool, Crewe, Preston, Leicester, Derby, Southall, Gloucester, Brighton, Exeter, Salisbury, Bristol, Southeast London
* Start Date: 27th January 2025
* Salary: Starting salary (for age 16-20) £17,652, and (for age 21+) £20,381 with salary progression throughout and a final salary, after 5 years in role, from £40,000.
Join us in the Octoverse!
* Relaxation! We don’t count your holidays here, we work hard, and so we know you need to play hard as well.
* £25 lunch allowance per week
* Share options in Octopus Energy Group
* Gym discounts
* Social Events
* *Probation period required to unlock some benefits including access to Electric vehicles via salary sacrifice.
The next steps
If successful in your eligibility questions, we’ll invite you to complete our online blended assessment, which includes multiple-choice questions and three short video interview questions. You’ll be scored fairly by a real person, and if you stand out, we’ll invite you to a virtual assessment centre.
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential.
Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum effectiveness!
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