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Apprentice Electrician

Halton Housing
Widnes Full-time
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Here at Halton Housing, we are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Electrician to work across our vibrant organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in electrical installation, combining practical, on-the-job experience with formal learning. You’ll work alongside experienced electricians while attending college, gaining the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified Electrical Technician.

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Salary: To align with the National Living Wage

Duration: Up to 4 years

What You’ll Do:

  • Support qualified electricians with installation, maintenance, testing and repair work across our housing stock

  • Learn and apply safe working practices in line with legal and organisational requirements

  • Deliver excellent customer service when working in customers’ homes

  • Use tools and technology to carry out tasks efficiently and correctly

  • Attend college and fully engage with learning, coursework and assessments

  • Build strong working relationships with colleagues, customers and partners

What You’ll Need:
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade 4 or above

  • A strong willingness to learn and develop both technical and personal skills

  • Good communication skills and a professional approach

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Good attention to detail and time management skills

  • A full UK driving licence (or willingness to work towards one)

What You’ll Get:
  • 30 day holiday entitlement (increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service), plus bank holidays

  • Opportunity to buy or sell holidays

  • Competitive salary

  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

  • Flexible and Hybrid working

  • Supported training and development opportunities

  • Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan

  • Competitive Pension Scheme

If you want to work in a role that makes a real impact on improving people’s lives and you know you’d be a great fit, please apply today!

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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