Annual wage £12,313.60 JNC for Local Authority Craft Apprenticeship pay rate Working week Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm Total hours per week: 37.0 Expected duration 4 Years Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 01 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000248314 Positions 2 available What you will do in your working day Key Duties/Responsibilities: To assist fully trained electricians on day-to-day activities including conducting maintenance repairs and installation of electrical systems Carry out installation of new and refurbished electrical systems, using a full range of installation materials and techniques Perform routine checking and testing of all types of electrical systems, including the location and repair of faults Carry out periodic inspection and testing and completing of the necessary test certification in accordance with IEE wiring regulations Complete other electrical certification where required under supervision Carry out and complete all works to high quality and in a competent manner Complete appropriate paperwork Produce cable schedules, draft schematic drawings Complete timesheets Use authorised plant and equipment provided with due care and attention and as supervised Carry out basic trade instructions, read and interpret drawings as required To work effectively as part of a team and with other trades within Unitas To complete the Level 3 Electrician Apprenticeship qualification by attending college as necessary, completing course work and examinations as requested Undertake Health and Safety and other training as required Carry out relevant trade duties on responsive & planned works as requested to Unitas minimum standards Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, customers and managers to ensure effectiveness and efficiency within the business Be aware of risk assessments and method statements relating to own area of work and to work in safe manner taking account other people’s health and wellbeing Take part in the apprentice review process and complete any training required Follow Unitas Health and Safety policy and procedures including the wearing of personal protective equipment when necessary Comply with Unitas confidentiality and information security policies at all times Your duties may vary from time to time within the broad remit of your role. You are required to undertake any such reasonable and appropriate duties requested of you The training you will be getting Installation Technician and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 Electrotechnical (Installation) or (Maintenance) qualification Level 2 Functional Skill in maths and English (if exemptions don't apply) Delivery of training to be confirmed What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship On successful completion of the apprenticeship the potential to develop your career further with Unitas and the planned maintenance team are achievable. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A/9-C/4) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A/9-C/4) Essential GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade A/9-C/4) Essential Things to consider This is an exciting time to be joining the Unitas team as we move in to our 6th year of operating. This position is to join our planned maintenance team and provide support to some of our larger value projects and cyclical maintenance works.