Apprentice Electrician
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Position Overview & Specifications
EARN AS YOU LEARN – TRADE APPRENTICE - ELECTRICIAN
SBHA is looking for a positive and enthusiastic Electrician Apprentice to join their team, based in the Scottish Borders.
The successful candidate will secure a four-year trade apprenticeship comprising on site practical training as well as college-based theory and practical examinations to provide them with the knowledge and skills to become a qualified Electrician, gaining SVQ Level 3, SCQF Level 7.
The successful candidate will also have excellent prospects to secure permanent employment within the business, upon the successful completion of their training.
Previous experience is not essential, we’re looking for someone with an interest in working in a customer focussed trade environment with good communication skills and an adaptable attitude.
The successful applicant will start in post July/August 2023 and will be paid in accordance with the National Minimum Wage for an apprentice.
For an informal chat about the position or to find out more information please contact people@sbha.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 17 April 2023.
Registered as a Scottish Charity – No. SC030751
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: From £5.28 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Selkirk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Electrician roles across Scottish Borders Housing Association's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £5 - £5 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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