Apprentice Electrician

ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our residents' homes are safe and maintained to a high standard.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

JOB DESCRIPTION About the apprenticeship We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Electrician to join our Home Counties team, covering Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. The Apprenticeship Programme at The Guinness Partnership provides a blend of hands-on experience and structured learning, designed to help you build a solid foundation in your chosen trade. The apprenticeship is expected to last 3 years, during which time you will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification.

You will work 39 hours per week, which includes dedicated learning time at your college to support your development and the successful completion of the apprenticeship. Your working hours will be Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be supported by a dedicated mentor who will provide guidance, coaching, and development support to help you succeed.

What we are looking for We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals with good practical skills and a genuine interest in their chosen trade. You should enjoy working as part of a team, bring a proactive and positive approach, and have effective communication skills, along with a willingness to learn and a passion for delivering excellent service to our residents.

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate a strong commitment to your own personal development and career progression. The college will be based at Milton Keynes, MK6 5LP
and our main office is based at MK9 1NA
; please ensure you are able to travel to and from this location reliably. Salary The salary is dependent on age and is above government recommendations for the National Minimum Wage and the Living Wage:
Under 18: £17,094 per annum (Year
1) 18-20: £23,184 per annum (Year
1) 21 and over: £25,895 per annum (Years 1
- 3) Desirable qualifications GCSE Maths and English at Level 4 or above (or equivalent functional skills), or a willingness to achieve these with support during the apprenticeship. For candidates who are part-qualified, the contract duration will be adjusted to reflect the remaining length of the apprenticeship. This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership.

TGPCVL Benefits Holidays:
We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). Competitive Pension Scheme:
We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. Benefits Portal:
We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. Performance Pay:
Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance:
For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options:
There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE:
Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Additional benefits include:
Access to the Finance wellbeing portal Professional subscription annual payment Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme