Apprentice Electrician

Ian Williams Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their apprenticeship program as Electricians. This role offers a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment. You'll work alongside skilled tradespeople, learning the ins and outs of electrical systems, from installation to maintenance. With a commitment to your development, this apprenticeship is designed to help you build a successful career while making a positive impact in the community. Join a company that values diversity and invests in its people!

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Travel allowance

Toolkit provided

Access to health and wellbeing charity

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Personal Protective Equipment provided

Preferred supplier discounts

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, just a passion for electrical work.
• Strong organizational skills to manage college and work.

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Attend college for theoretical understanding of the trade.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Passion for electrical work

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Toolkit

Job description

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Ready to kickstart your career as an Apprentice Electrician? Want to earn while you learn? Our business is growing and so are the opportunities for you to thrive. We are currently looking for an Apprentice Electrician to join our award-winning apprenticeship scheme that could help you achieve your goals whilst also making a positive impact on other people's lives.

What’s the apprenticeship all about?

As an Apprentice at Ian Williams, you’ll get hands-on experience and learn on the job! You’ll combine college studies with practical learning to master your chosen trade. Plus, you’ll get to put your new skills into practice, supported by our experienced tradespeople - your own mentor.

What will you be doing?

Your work will vary from contract to contract, but here’s a taste of what you’ll be up to:

• System installation
• Planning, safe isolation and risk assessment
• Maintenance and repair of electrical systems
• Testing and regulation
• Fault finding and reporting on electrical circuits
• Working on both commercial sites and domestic dwellings
  
  

You’ll also:

• Attend college to understand the “how and why” of your trade (usually 1 day a week)
• Build an awesome portfolio of evidence for your End Point Assessment(EPA)
• Be a valued team member and contribute to our overall success
  
  

What do you need to apply?

No prior experience needed! Just bring:

• A genuine passion for all things electrical and hands-on work
• A positive attitude and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to building your career at Ian Williams - we’re as committed to you as you are to us
• Strong organisational skills (to juggle college and work)
• GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4(C) or above in Maths and English
• Eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis - we are unfortunately unable to sponsor visas at this time
  
  

Note: Although a driver’s licence isn’t required immediately, you’ll need to work towards getting one when you’re of age. It’s your responsibility to get to the site or an agreed pick-up location.

How to apply?

Complete our application form online at Ian Williams Careers by Saturday 31st May. Interviews will be held between 30th June - 11th July. Whilst we try to be accommodating, interviews will be held on one day during this time and we cannot guarantee alternate dates. Proposed start date is August 2024.

We’ll only ask you to answer a few questions - no CV needed! So, spend some time crafting your answers based on the skills we’ve outlined above.

While we understand that AI tools can be helpful, we will be scoring based on your personal examples and direct experience. Generic answers won't score as highly.

Benefits Of Working At Ian Williams

• Competitive pay rates - from 2nd year National minimum wage/National living wage applies
• 23 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays
• All Personal Protective Equipment and Uniform provided
• Pension contributions and Life insurance
• Travel allowance
• We provide you with Toolkit to get you started
• Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing
• A range of other benefits including preferred supplier discounts and much more!
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
  
  

More About Ian Williams

With expertise in social housing, education, and commercial sectors, Ian Williams is a leader in delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. Our responsive repairs and maintenance team undertakes 300,000 visits a year, fixing faults in homes and workplaces.

We owe our success to our people and believe that our success will continue if we offer you a great place to work and the opportunity to develop your career. We’re proud to have been awarded We Invest in People Gold accreditation.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is the foundation of what we do. We focus on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

The successful applicant will need to complete a criminal records check. We comply fully with the code of practice and treat all applicants fairly.

Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice on our website

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey with Ian Williams!

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