Apprentice Electrician

Centrica plc; Scotland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering energy company on a mission to transform homes into greener spaces. As an Electrical Engineer apprentice, you will dive deep into electrical installation and maintenance, learning from experienced electricians. This hands-on role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives by providing energy-efficient solutions. With a supportive environment that values your growth and ambitions, you will not only develop your skills but also contribute to a sustainable future. If you're passionate about making an impact and eager to learn, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Starting salary of £17,850

Salary increase upon milestones

Full program salary of £39,796

London Weighting Allowance (£4000 to £6000)

Training with provided accommodation

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs including Maths & English at grade C/4 or above.
• Genuine passion for learning a trade and safety.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and maintain electrical systems for energy efficiency.
• Deliver energy-efficient solutions impacting families' lives.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Customer Focus

Safety Practices

Problem Solving

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Recognised equivalent qualifications

Tools

Electrical Tools

Thermostats

Heat Pumps

Solar Panels

EV Chargers

Job description

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team:

At British Gas, our mission is to sell it and mend it. We’re the household heroes powering 1 in 3 homes in the UK – but supplying energy is just part of what we do. We’re making the UK’s homes greener and more energy efficient, together with our friends at Hive. By using their clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, we’re making it cheaper and easier to reduce your home’s carbon footprint.

About your role:

Your mission is to help us mend it by diving head first into the world of electrical Installation & maintenance. Age? Gender? Background? Just numbers and stories that make you, you. We’re here for your drive, your passion, and that spark in your eyes.

During your apprenticeship, you’ll absorb the wisdom, grasp the skills, and earn the qualifications to emerge as a top-tier Electrical Engineer – a true household hero. Under the wing of our experienced Electricians, you’ll soon learn how to deliver energy efficient solutions to our customers through installing, upgrading & maintaining electrical systems.

Don’t be fooled, this isn’t your average gig; it’s a hands-dirty, heads-down role. But it is one like no other, where you’ll play a pivotal role in providing energy-efficient solutions that directly impact the lives of families every single day, ensuring their homes are lit and their kettles boiled.

Here's what we’re looking for:

1. 4 GCSEs, ideally including Maths & English, at grade C/4 or above or a recognised equivalent.
2. A genuine passion for learning a trade & striving for a successful career whilst working to the highest levels of safety.
3. A full UK driving licence with 6 points or less.
4. Availability to attend your training course, with provided accommodation and travel if needed (Training is hosted by Trade Skills 4U in predetermined locations in England).
5. Proven customer focus; ability to listen to & respond to customer needs (for example, as an electrician, you will identify opportunities to make home more energy efficient & articulate these to your customers).

Here’s what's in it for you.

A starting salary of £17,850 which will continue to rise as you hit specific milestones during your apprenticeship. Once you have completed the full programme and aftercare support, your salary will rise to £39,796, aligning to that of our fully qualified and skilled electricians. We also offer London Weighting Allowance ranging from £4000 to £6000 (dependant on location) for living or starting your day within London.

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too.

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.

We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. We’re made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica. We’re energisers. Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you.

We’re powered by purpose

Through innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we’re not just part of the energy transition, we’re leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we’re bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why.

We’re looking for people to add to our culture – not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong.