Job Information
Electrician Apprentice
Please note: Successful applicants must be available for interview week commencing 14th July. These posts will commence in September 2025.
This apprenticeship will last for a duration of 48 months. The training is delivered by Northumberland Skills and you will be required to attend training at Pitt Lane, Front St, Seghill, Cramlington NE23 7EB
What the candidate will be doing on a day-to-day basis
The successful candidate will be working within our team to complete day to day electrical repairs such as changing electrical accessories, they will also be carrying out electrical testing and fault finding in empty and occupied properties. The candidate will be responsible for getting to and from Cowley Road each day and carrying out any tasks given to the best of their ability.
Background on department
Our department was set up to carry out electrical testing in all 8600 council properties across Northumberland. We are due to complete these by March 2026 and then periodically test them all again over a 4 year program. We are also a part of the Damp and Minor works team so the candidate will be involved in other trades such as plumbing and joinery. This will give them a wide range of skills and knowledge.
Type of person we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and expand their knowledge and skills through hands-on experience.
Likes to work as part of a team, on a variety of tasks with short deadlines. To be able to work on their own where relevant.
Location
Blyth Cowley Road
Salary
National Apprenticeship Framework
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- Maths and English GCSE (or Equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above
- Familiar with IT systems, eg. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- To be enrolled at college and gain an NVQ level 3 and 18th edition
- To have a valid UK driving license as soon as possible
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
