Apprentice Electrician

John Lewis Partnership; Milton Keynes; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Electrician Apprentice in Milton Keynes, where you will receive comprehensive training over four years. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain essential skills and qualifications, leading to a permanent role. You'll work closely with experienced professionals and attend college to enhance your learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three GCSEs in English, Maths and Science.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply electrical principles and practices.
• Participate in on-the-job and off-the-job training.
• Work alongside skilled Partners and attend Bedford College.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Proactive approach to learning

Education

Minimum of three GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grades A*-C or 9-4

Job description

Apply on JLP Jobs - the official careers website for John Lewis Partnership, John Lewis & Partners, and Waitrose & Partners.

About the role

Do you aspire to a career as an Electrician? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to learn to become a professional Electrician within the John Lewis Partnership. We’ll give you all the training you need to kick-start your career. You’ll gain the qualifications you need to do the job and the opportunity of securing a permanent Electrician role with us at the end of your apprenticeship.This 4 year programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge to competently act as an Electrician within the Partnership whilst achieving a Level 3 apprenticeship. We are looking for Apprentices to join our team based at Milton Keynes. You will join a cohort starting in September 2025. You will work alongside various skilled Partners, who will support you through the programme and help you put into practice what you learn. Your Line Manager and your Training Coordinator from Bedford College will be working with you and supporting you during your Apprenticeship.From the beginning, you will start to work through various elements of your programme. This will include a mix of ‘on-the-job’ and ‘off-the-job’ training. You’ll meet regularly with your Line Manager and Training Coordinator to plan your learning.During the 4 years of the Apprenticeship, you will follow a 1 day per week release structure and during this you will attend Bedford College. You should consider your travel distance to the location you are applying for. Access to transport would be beneficial.

• Salary - The salary for this role is set at £12.45 per hour.

• Contract type - This is an Apprentice position.

• Location - This role is based at our Magna Park National Distribution Centre in Milton Keynes and covers our complete portfolio of buildings across the Partnership.

• Interviews - Will be held week commencing 16th June in person at Magna Park National Distribution Centre.

What will you learn as part of your apprenticeship?

Electrician Technical and Practical Skills;

- Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the termination and connection of conductors, cables, switchgear and infrastructure in electrical systems
- Understand and apply the practices and procedures for the preparation and installation of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Understand and apply the principles, practices and legislation for diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment in buildings, structures and the environment
- Understand and apply the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems
- Oversee and organise the work environment

Essential skills/experience you’ll need

• You must have achieved a minimum of three GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science at grades A*- C or 9 - 4.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Excellent attention to detail

• A positive, proactive approach to learning

• Works well as part of a team

• Keen interest in pursuing a career as an Electrician

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Work experience/prior knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

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The partnership

We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.

As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.

We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

Important points to note:

It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.

We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.

We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.