Electrical Apprentice

Job Introduction

About Us

Oxfordshire County Council’s Facilities Management Team have a great opportunity for someone to start, or build on, their career within Facilities Maintenance. 

We are recruiting for an Electrical Apprentice to work alongside our engineers within the Hard FM team, across the county portfolio.

About the Role

The Electrical Apprentice will be a key member of the Oxfordshire County Council's Hard FM team, working towards completing an NVQ L3 qualification with a local collage and work base placement. The induvial will work alongside qualified Electricians, maintaining and improving the electrical infrastructure of OCC's buildings and facilities. This role involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure the structural integrity, safety, and aesthetic quality of the council's properties. 

The salary will increase following a performance review thought-out the training duration.

About you

• Age: You must be 16 or older. 
• English and Maths: You need to meet the required level in both English and Maths, typically GCSE Grade 4+ (or equivalent) for Level 3 apprenticeships, 
• Technical Skills: require additional assessments or qualifications, such as a colour vision test.
• Team Player: Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proactive: Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing maintenance issues.
• Customer Focused: Committed to providing high-quality service and maintaining a positive relationship with OCC staff and building users.
• Adaptable: Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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