Apprentice - Electrical Installation in Colchester

Location: Colchester, Essex, GB, CO7 7SW

Operation: Sanctuary Housing

Closing Date: 1/07/2026

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Fixed term contract for 4 years

Starting salary year 1: £20,966.40

Are you looking for your next step or change in career? Our Apprenticeship programme gives you hands-on experience, all whilst working towards a qualification in partnership with our Suffolk New College as a training provider.

What will you do?

• You will work within the team in the Colchester region.
• This opportunity will give you a chance to gain valuable practical experience in 1st and 2nd fix electrics, inspection and testing, and fitting electrical heating, all whilst learning the customer service skills needed to build a career in the industry.
• Over the course of the programme, you will work alongside and learn from one of our fully qualified Electricians.
• You will receive quality training leading to a Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification, nationally recognised.
• All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!

What skills and abilities do I need to have?

• We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability - and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.
• A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including or equivalent in Maths and English.
• A keen interest in practical and technically challenging workloads within a rewarding gas and renewable industry.
• Good practical and problem-solving skills.
• Hold a full UK driving license, or be willing to undertake driving lessons with a view to holding a full UK driving license, in order to drive a company vehicle on completion of your apprenticeship.

Why work for us?

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary Group’s organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values – working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Ready to join us? As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.