Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

We have an exciting opportunity for a conscientious and enthusiastic Apprentice Electrician to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

As an Electrical Apprentice, you'll assist our current tradesman in carrying out a range of repairs, maintenance and installation works in customers' homes, void properties and Portsmouth City Council’s corporate buildings. Your apprenticeship journey will be supported by experienced trade professionals, and a dedicated mentor who will work closely with you, providing regular feedback on your progress.

You will work alongside your mentor for four days per week and attend college for one day a week, to study and pass an NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification.

This apprenticeship will be a 3-year programme made up of work-based learning and college/training Centre attendance. Your time will be split between the two depending on college/training centre attendance requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for the safety of yourself and those around you whilst in the workplace, ensuring you are also environmentally conscious.

• Purchase tools throughout your apprenticeship to enable you to perform your role on completion of your apprenticeship. • Always remain polite & professional.

• To live the Mountjoy ethos and values always with whoever you deal or engage with.

• Punctual in both work and college settings, this includes ensuring all coursework is completed on time.

• Have a real interest in Electrical type work.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Committed to learning and progressing every day whilst developing your skills within a practical hands-on environment.

• Able to listen and communicate with others.

• Ability to follow instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• You will ideally need to have 5 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C), preferably including Maths and English. If you do not have these, you will need to undertake Functional Skills alongside the NVQ

• There will be an expectation that by the end of the 3-year period that you hold a full UK Driving Licence

OUR COMPANY BENEFITS

26 days annual leave rising to 28 days with length of service (excluding bank holidays)

We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year

Company sick pay after 12 months length of service

Life Insurance

Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee recognition scheme

Length of Service Rewards

Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)

Free Health, Wellbeing & Support Platform

You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card

Full uniform and safety equipment is provided

Access to a tool loan for all trade staff

Beginners tool kit

Refer a Friend scheme