Your journey starts here...
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to further their Electrical studies, and take steps into the electrical trade and join us as an Electrical Apprentice at our Merseyside Hire and Service Centre! This scheme will allow you to learn the vital skills of how to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems which will create a great foundation for a career as an Electrician.
You will have various channels of support including your line manager, Chargehand supervisor, colleagues, and a mentor. You will also connect with other apprentices across the business to create support networks and share experiences.
Your working pattern will be 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 07:45 to 16:30, finishing on Friday at 15:30 (inclusive of lunch breaks).
Our professional apprenticeship programme has been developed to ensure you are supported throughout every step of your journey. Your 4-year apprenticeship will be delivered through a blended learning approach supported by our learning provider, Riverside College. You will be stretched, challenged and supported by a business that views your professional development as a priority.
During the programme you will complete a Level 3 Installation Electrician apprenticeship, working across a range of projects, which will offer the breadth and variety to support your development.
We are considering candidates that hold a minimum of a Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation. If you are looking to start a career in the Electrical trade, then we would be delighted to hear from you!
What we’re looking for...
Essential qualifications:
Maths and English GCSEs at Grades 9 - 4 (A*- C)
Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation
Role Details
Role Responsibilities
Understanding and applying the electrical principles associated with the design, building, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.
Ensure compliance relevant Health and Safety practices and all applicable legislation to encourage and maintain zero harm environment and culture.
Ensure that buildings are tested to the required standards where necessary whilst under supervision.
To support on supplementary process-based tasks where required, that may not be directly electrical related.
Benefits & Opportunities
Starting rate: £8.16 per hour
Role based: Merseyside Hire and Service Centre
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
Option to buy 5 days of additional annual leave
A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
A chance to give back to your community with an annual Volunteering Day Off
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
We have lots of fantastic success stories from previous apprentices who have gone on to achieve industry recognised qualifications through their apprenticeships and many of our past apprentices are still working within the business today or have gone onto have successful careers elsewhere. Our workplace culture will allow you to pick up not only the knowledge and skills to be used in your future career but also experience working in a professional but relaxed environment that will give you the confidence to excel in your role and develop as a professional
We truly believe that we put our people at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the job security and development opportunities that are rare in the current climate, so why not join us, and be a part of our continuing growth and success? With exciting future ambitions, we couldn’t think of a better time for you to join us!
Why Portakabin?
Portakabin employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries with our head office and primary manufacturing facility located in York UK.
As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.
Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on resourcing@portakabin.com
Apply Now...
If interested, please submit your application as early as possible, applications will be reviewed on receipt.
Important Dates:
14th March - Closing date.
Week Commencing 24th March - You will be contacted for in person interviews.
Week Commencing 31th March – Offers to be given.
