Apprentice (Street Lighting Electrician)

If you’re a hands-on problem-solver, this could be the apprenticeship for you!

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial, and domestic environments. They make sure electrical equipment works correctly and safely As a Street Lighting Electrician Apprentice, you will develop skills, knowledge and experience working in Technical Services You will work across the Highways Services Team of Durham County Council within Neighbourhoods and Climate Change The structured training programme will enable you to gain experience, further education and broad base skills within Technical Services The apprenticeship role involves working alongside fully qualified Electricians, replacing Street Lighting equipment, fault repairs and maintenance, within an external Highway environment
 
The apprenticeship will be based at Meadowfield Depot but you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham. 

Training:

Electrical, Electronic Product Service and Installation Engineer Level 3. 

You will learn from skilled professionals whilst being supported to study towards a recognised qualification. College release day at New College Durham.

Training Outcome:

Upon completion, you will be a qualified electrician.

Employer Description:
The council is made up of an elected assembly of 126 councillors accountable to nearly 530,100 people in County Durham. We are responsible for providing a wide range of public services to the people of the county. We also represent and promote the interests of County Durham when dealing with regional, national and international affairs. Through effective local government, we allow local people to look after their own affairs and to decide how and where money is best spent in their area. Our powers and responsibilities are determined by Parliament with county council elections held every four years. The most recent election was held in May 2017.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, working hours TBC

Skills:
Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Patience