Apprentice Electrician

Job Type

Full Time

Are you practical, eager to learn, and ready to build a career in a skilled trade? Join us as an Apprentice Electrician with Kirklees Council and start your journey toward a recognised qualification while gaining hands‑on experience from day one.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, no previous experience is needed. If you have enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a positive approach, we want to hear from you.

As an Apprentice Electrician, you will:

• Work alongside qualified Electricians on real jobs in homes and commercial buildings
• Learn how to use tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Build your skills across a wide range of electrical tasks
• Keep work areas clean, tidy, and safe
• Attend college weekly and complete all coursework on time
• Follow all health and safety procedures
• Support the wider team with community and council projects
• Work toward gaining your full driving licence before the end of the apprenticeship

Our vision for Kirklees is to have a strong economy with a great quality of life – thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality where people enjoy better health throughout their lives. To achieve this, we need a diverse and talented workforce.

Our highly rated apprenticeship programmes will allow you to earn, learn and build a successful career. You will learn from experienced staff in the workplace, sponsored to undertake an industry‑recognised qualification and benefit from our extensive wrap‑around support. We offer a competitive salary, with access to our staff benefits, pensions, employee networks and wellbeing packages.

Please read the attached job profile for more information about this role.

Shortlisting outcomes will be shared with all applicants no later than 13th April
. If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on 1st May
. Further details, including timings and what to expect on the day, will be provided to all shortlisted candidates. This will be followed by a formal interview with the recruiting manager.

For more information about this role, please contact Lora Chandler via email at l or phone at

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Salary: £12.42 per hour

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