Address
Form of work
SalarySalary
£11.79 per hour for 18 years old and over, £6.40 per hour for under 18 years old
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full Time
Region
South West
Package
Local Government Pension Scheme, 48 Month Apprenticeship
Job category/type
Apprenticeship, Building Maintenance, Manual
Date posted
13/05/2024
Job reference
SS036T001
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our apprenticeship programme which will be run in conjunction with South Devon College. You will assist the wider team with managing the repair and upkeep of properties, and assets for South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council.
As a first step in attaining a professional career, the broad purpose of this apprenticeship is to start you on your chosen occupation of electrical engineer. Once your qualifications have been attained, it will enable you to install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial, and residential (including communal outdoor) environments.
This Electrical Installation Apprenticeship (Level 3) will last for 48 months so you will need to display a high level of commitment and focus as you go about your work, therefore we will ask that you bring a sense of maturity with you. As an apprentice in this role, there may be times when you are solely responsible for company property, such as tools and work vehicles. You will need therefore, to demonstrate that you can work an operate within the limits of your own competence and know when, or form whom, to seek help and support when needed. Above all you will need to display a professionalism when about your duties and have a high regard for client satisfaction and prioritise a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
The successful candidate must be able to work:
- With a safety mind set to protect self, colleagues, and others.
- Effectively within a team/crew
- In a professional manner both in appearance, language, and behaviour
- Reliably and consistently attend work and arrive on time.
- With a good standard of communication to the job supervisor, colleagues, clients, and others to achieve work to a high standard as part of a team
- Enthusiastically, be adaptable and have a commitment to a high standard if customer care and work
For an informal discussion please contact Graham Williams, Property Services Team Leader at graham.williams@swdevon.gov.uk or 01803 861216.
Interviews will be held Wednesday 26 June 2024.
Closing date: Wednesday 4 June 2024.
