At a Glance
- Tasks: Support qualified electricians with maintenance, repairs, and installations across Gloucester's housing portfolio.
- Company: Gloucester City Homes (GCH) is dedicated to delivering customer-focused services.
- Benefits: Gain a recognised electrical apprenticeship qualification and hands-on experience in a professional team.
- Other info: Full-time position with a fixed term of 48 months and day release to Gloucestershire College.
- Why this job: This role offers a pathway towards becoming a qualified Approved Electrician.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 9-3 or equivalent are essential.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25000 £ per year.
Fixed term electrical apprenticeship for 48 months. Full Time, 40 hours per week. College attendance: Gloucestershire College (day release from October 2026).
Looking for a hands-on career where you can learn valuable skills while earning and gaining qualifications? Gloucester City Homes (GCH) is looking for an Apprentice Electrician to join our PropertyCare Electrical team. Working alongside experienced electricians, you'll gain practical experience carrying out electrical maintenance, repairs and installations across our housing portfolio while completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to become a qualified electrician.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting qualified electricians with maintenance, repairs and installations
- Learning electrical testing, fault-finding and safe working practices
- Working in customers' homes and empty properties across Gloucester
- Using tools, materials and equipment safely and responsibly
- Developing excellent customer service and communication skills
- Completing apprenticeship training and college-based learning
What you'll gain:
- A recognised electrical apprenticeship qualification
- Hands-on experience in a professional electrical team
- Support and mentoring from experienced colleagues
- Day-release study at Gloucestershire College
- A pathway towards becoming a qualified Approved Electrician
What we're looking for:
- Interested in a career as an electrician
- Reliable, hardworking and eager to learn
- A good team player with a positive attitude
- Committed to health and safety
- Comfortable communicating with customers and colleagues
- Confident using basic IT and mobile devices
Essential qualifications:
- GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 93 (A*-D) or equivalent
- Alternatively, Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English, Maths and Science or Technical Subject.
At GCH, we live by our values - we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. Our customers are many and varied and that's why we're looking for people who care as much as we do about delivering customer focused services to #BeTheDifference. GCH is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic self and thrive. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.
If you're ready to start your career as an electrician, we'd love to hear from you.
Electrical Apprentice employer: GLOUCESTER CITY HOMES
Join GCH in Gloucester, where you will receive support and mentoring from experienced colleagues. Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace that values adaptability, inspiration, ownership, and care for customers.
