Apprentice Electrician

Broadland Housing Association Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization is seeking an Apprentice Electrician for an exciting apprenticeship opportunity based in Norwich. This role offers hands-on experience in property maintenance while working towards a recognised qualification. The ideal candidate will have GCSE Level 4/Grade C or equivalent, and a willingness to learn. The apprenticeship duration is approximately 48 months and includes various benefits such as enhanced annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave starting from 22 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Uniform and PPE provided

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Willingness to work towards equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled electricians to maintain properties.
• Complete a recognised Electrical Installation Apprenticeship.
• Learn about the Social Housing Sector.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

GCSE Level 4/Grade C or equivalent

Job description

Apprentice Electrician

Office based in Norwich, but travel required to BHA properties throughout Norfolk and North Suffolk

Salary £17,275 per annum (salary progression opportunities subject to satisfactory performance)

Full time – 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Fixed Term Contract for the duration of the apprenticeship (approx. 48 months)

About the role

Are you a school or college leaver who’s looking for the first step in their career?

Or are you looking to gain additional skills in a new role or sector?

If so, we are currently recruiting an Apprentice Electrician, which could be just the role for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Electrician to join our Electrical Team to help ensure our properties are maintained to a high standard whilst completing a recognised Electrical Installation Apprenticeship.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will work alongside our skilled and experienced Electricians to gain knowledge and understanding of being an Electrician as well as learning about the Social Housing Sector. You will be supported in working towards your Installation Electrician Apprenticeship, learning new skills and gaining a qualification to support your professional development.

About you

The ideal candidate will be educated to GCSE Level 4/Grade C or equivalent, they will also have good numeracy and literacy skills and have experience of working as part of a team. Please note, applicants who do not meet all of the essential criteria will still be considered providing they demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to work towards equivalent qualifications/skills.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

All team members and colleagues working for Broadland will always be expected to act in a manner that is consistent with our corporate values and behaviours, as detailed in the job description.

About Us

Broadland Housing Association offers more than 5,700 quality homes across Norfolk and North Suffolk believing that everyone deserves a home that meets their needs; we offer a caring, effective and high‑quality service that is fair to everyone. We are one of the top 25 Housing Organisations to work for in the UK and feature in the top 50 organisations to work for in the East of England.

We offer staff many great benefits such as:

• Enhanced annual leave starting from 22 days, increasing each service year up to a maximum of 27 days per annum, plus a day off for your birthday, a volunteering day and a personal day.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you when you need it.
• Health Cash Plan – claiming for things such as eye test and prescriptions as well as many other wellness and money saving perks.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Lots of Training Opportunities.

And many more – Please see our Benefits Document available on our website.

For the role’s full details or to apply, please visit our website: https://www.broadlandgroup.org/current-vacancies/. Should you have any queries or wish to enquire about this role, please contact our recruitment line on 01603 750109 and leave a message or email [e-mail] and we will get back to you.

Please note, completion of this apprenticeship does not guarantee a permanent role at Broadland Housing Association.

Closing date: midnight on Monday 08 December 2025

Interviews will take place in person