Apprentice Electrician

Overview

Begin your professional journey with Together Housing Group as an Apprentice Electrician, gaining hands-on experience and earning a recognized qualification in the electrical trade while receiving a salary.

Together Housing Group manages over 38,000 homes across Northern England as a non-profit organization reinvesting earnings to benefit residents and local communities. We prioritize diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates across all protected characteristics and proudly hold Disability Confident employer status.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire skills in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair.
• Support qualified electricians in performing both scheduled and responsive maintenance on housing properties.
• Execute work safely following electrical and health and safety standards.
• Develop abilities to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles responsibly.
• Complete academic and assessment requirements in collaboration with Places for People (Thrive Training Academy), attending their Derby facility one week per month with travel and accommodation expenses covered; applicants under 18 require guardian permission due to training commitments.
• Provide excellent customer service while working in residents’ homes.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong desire to become a qualified electrician.
• Motivated, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Positive attitude coupled with a solid work ethic.
• Commitment to successfully complete the apprenticeship program.
• Possession of GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English at the apprenticeship entry level.

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid apprenticeship opportunity with structured on-the-job learning.
• Completion of a nationally recognized Level 3 Electrical Apprenticeship.
• Support and guidance from seasoned electricians and designated mentors.
• Opportunities for skill development and career advancement.
• Comprehensive employee benefits including annual leave (starting at 27 days and increasing to 32 days after five years), pension plan, wellbeing support, and access to employee reward programs.
• A flexible 37-hour workweek aligned with the organization's Smart Working culture to ensure excellent and accessible service delivery.
• Varied technical, professional, and personal training opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to general practitioners.

Additional Information

• This role is on a fixed-term contract for 48 months, matching the duration of the apprenticeship.
• Salary details: First year salary is £15,392; from the second year onwards, compensation will be at least minimum wage based on age but this applies regardless of age.
• Role involves working with vulnerable individuals; hence, a full criminal disclosure check will be conducted upon conditional offer.
• Applicants must fully complete application form questions.
• Application deadline is 12 noon on July 31, 2026, with interviews planned for the week beginning August 10, 2026.
• Together Housing Group reserves the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received.