Apprentice Electrician
South Tyneside Council
South Shields, NE34 0BN
Closes in 21 days (Sunday 16 March)
Posted on 10 February 2025
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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.
- Wage
- Competitive
- Training course
- Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
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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Company benefits
On site gym 26 days annual leave Pensions Discounts
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 VAC1000302659.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Sunday 16 March)
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Company’s application instructions
Application form, selection process