Apprentice Electrician

Apprentice Electrician – Learn, Train and Build Your Future in Reactive Repairs

Excited to learn a trade? Want hands‑on experience while gaining a recognised qualification? As an Apprentice Electrician in Peabody’s Reactive Electrical Team, you’ll gain valuable skills, technical knowledge and real onsite experience while working alongside qualified professionals. You’ll be paired with a skilled Multi‑Trader and supported by the Electrical team to help you learn, grow and build a career in social housing repairs.

This is a role where your enthusiasm, willingness to learn and positive attitude will be recognised every day. You’ll take part in practical work, classroom learning, workshops, assessments and hands‑on training, developing a strong foundation in electrical work and wider repairs trades.

What you’ll do

• Prioritise delivering a great experience for residents, ensuring respect and professionalism at all times
• Attend workshops, classes and all required training sessions to support your qualification
• Assist the Electrical and wider repairs teams, learning multiple trades including plumbing, carpentry, plastering and painting
• Observe health and safety procedures to protect yourself, colleagues and residents
• Learn how your role contributes to the wider Peabody Repairs Service
• Be open to feedback and always strive to improve your skills and performance
• Attend meetings and participate in improvement activities
• Build good working relationships with colleagues and understand how different teams support residents
• Complete logs, training records and written reflections as required
• Develop practical trade skills and work to deliver a high standard
• Seek help and guidance from your mentor, manager and course leaders

What you’ll need

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Respectful, positive attitude towards residents, colleagues and properties
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong motivation to deliver high‑quality work
• Good organisation and time‑management skills
• Ability to adapt to new challenges
• Basic problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values:
Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We believe in creating a workplace where apprentices feel supported, included and empowered as future professionals.

What We Offer

• A 36‑month Level 3 Electrical Apprenticeship
• At least 20% off‑the‑job training time each week
• Practical experience working alongside qualified electricians
• Workshops, classes, coursework and regular reviews to support your development
• Mentoring and support from experienced professionals
• Opportunities for long‑term career development
• Support to complete Functional Skills in Maths and English (if needed)
• A final End Point Assessment to confirm your skills and competence

Are You Eligible? Read This First!

Before applying, check if you meet the apprenticeship funding requirements:

You’ve lived in the UK, EEA, Switzerland, or Gibraltar for the last 3 years (you’ll need to show proof).
You don’t already have a qualification at the same level or higher in this subject.
You’ll be 18 or older when the apprenticeship starts.

If that sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity to start your career with full support and training!

Please read before applying

This apprenticeship requires commitment, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. You’ll take part in onsite work, classroom training, assessments and workshops. You will be supported throughout, but you’ll need to manage your time well, attend all training and be open to continuous improvement.

Interview date: Wednesday 25th March at our Houghton Regis office.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you and you’d love to build your career with Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this apprenticeship.

Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist, at george.murphy@peabody.org.uk