Apprentice - Electrician

Start Your Career in Building Services with Princebuild! Are you driven, hands-on, and ready for your future career? Princebuild is on the lookout for ambitious individuals to join our dynamic Building Services team as an Apprentice Electrician in the Peterborough area. Whether you're just starting your journey into electrical work or already familiar with the building services industry, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain comprehensive training, a recognised Level 3 qualification, hands-on experience and real career progression in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

At Princebuild, we build futures. If you're ready to learn, grow, and make an impact, we want to hear from you. If you can provide great work, we can provide a great work package with many team perks!

• National Minimum Wage, corporate clothing, generous long service award scheme, employee profit share scheme, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, finish early on Fridays, departmental perks and bonuses.
• Positive working environment, Princebuild Founders Trust, health and wellbeing support from our qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
• Excellent career progression, continuous training and development, investment in community projects through Princebuild Foundation.
• Equal Opportunities, Positive about disabled people and Investors in People accredited company.
• Fantastic variety of social events and charity work organised by the Company throughout the year.

What we need:

• An exceptional commitment and interest in electrical engineering.
• GCSE Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English.
• Willingness to undertake training programmes as deemed necessary by the Company.
• Competent in the use of a range of IT packages.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part of the team.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up-to-date knowledge.
• Passed or with the intention of passing your driving test within an agreed and reasonable period. This role will require a full and current UK driving licence.

Due to the nature of our works, the Company requires all employees to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This will include a check against the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List. Given that client vetting requirements vary and change, you may be required to undergo a variety of vetting checks for our clients during your employment and this may result in further checks at intervals determined by the Company and in accordance with applicable regulations.

The role of the Apprentice Electrician will be to gain knowledge, understanding and technical and practical skills to enable you to complete the Installation Electrician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3. You will learn the skills needed to become a qualified installation electrician, supported by exceptional managers, supervisors and electricians. You will become an integral part of the company.

After successfully completing a 4-year apprenticeship that will include mandatory attendance on a structured day release programme, you will continue to develop your new skills within our outstanding electrical department, becoming an integral part of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Engaging in all aspects of an extensive apprenticeship training programme to culminate in completion and qualification of the Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification.
• Attending a variety of training and learning opportunities that will include on-site, in-house and bespoke training and tasks.
• Supporting colleagues with relevant duties expected within the Building Services Department.
• Being a supportive, hardworking, flexible team member whilst learning all aspects of our electrical projects.
• Regular use of our bespoke computer system and other software packages.
• Duties and responsibilities will vary in line with progress and training levels.

This is a full-time position and hours of work will be 39 hours per week. This will also involve daily travel and working away as deemed necessary for the needs of the business. 07:45hrs to 16:30hrs Monday to Thursday, 07:45hrs to 15:30hrs Friday.

Personal Competencies:

• Able to adapt communication skills to maintain and manage a variety of situations.
• Present a professional image and promote the Princebuild brand.
• Plan and prioritise personal objectives along with the Company’s priorities.
• Understand the needs of the Company, client and colleagues and respond appropriately to required needs.
• Make well-informed, effective and timely decisions even when faced with unpleasant consequences and perceived impact these decisions have on others.
• Encourage others to develop themselves and act as a role model.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part of the team.
• Encourages and develops ideas and innovations for current or new situations.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process.
• Remains resilient when under pressure and encourages optimism.
• Aware of own impact on others and takes people’s feelings and needs into consideration.