Apprentice Electrician

South Tyneside Council

South Shields (NE34 0BN)

Closes in 2 days (Sunday 16 March)

Posted on 10 February 2025


Summary

Within Community Operations at South Tyneside Council, we manage, maintain and improve 16,000 Council homes and estates. Our apprentices and staff are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to be an employer of choice, with a motivated, well-trained, and diverse workforce ready to meet the needs of our community now and in the future.

Training course
Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

18 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Whether you are finishing school, college or looking for a career change, our award-winning apprenticeships offer a rewarding path.
 
This is a place where you can be your best, feel like you belong and build a career you are proud of.  

No experience is needed – you will receive all the training and development you need, plus support from a mentor and college to:

  • Gain hands-on experience in tenants homes
  • Complete general and emergency repairs, as well as full house renovations
  • Collaborate with other trades to solve complex problems

Where you’ll work

Middlefields, Foss Way
South Shields
NE34 0BN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

NCG

Your training course

Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Comply with quality, safety, health and environmental regulations.
  • Read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the operation and maintenance procedures.
  • Use hand and power tools to measure, mark out, cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
  • Assembly, removal, maintenance and overhaul components, equipment and systems.
  • Apply assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, terminations, connectors, seals, gaskets, and jointing materials).
  • Undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on components, equipment and systems, making adjustments where applicable
  • Comply with correct entry procedures and precautions for confined spaces.

Your training plan

  • Maritime Mechanical and Electrical Mechanic Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • You will attend college 1 day per week or on block release

More training information

  • All transport and lunch expenses will be fully re-imbursed

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Team working

About this company

At South Tyneside Council, we are committed to growing our own. Our apprenticeships are designed to provide a clear path for career progression. As you gain experience and complete your apprenticeship, you will have opportunities to take on more responsibilities and advance within the organisation. Many of our apprentices have moved into full-time roles and have continued to grow, taking on leadership positions and contributing to larger projects.

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression into a full time role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

South Tyneside Council

Andy Frost

apprenticeships@southtyneside.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is 1000302659.

Apply now

Closes in 2 days (Sunday 16 March)

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Company’s application instructions

Application form, selection process