About
Employer description
We’re on a mission to make energy greener, fairer, and genuinely better for people. Powering over 6 million homes in Britian and abroad with award-winning customer service and innovative green energy offers, while building a more sustainable energy system for tomorrow. We’re one of the few UK ‘double unicorns’, building cutting-edge technology to drive the global green energy revolution. We recently received a $600 million investment from Al Gore’s own sustainable investment fund – a massive vote of confidence from one of the world’s foremost climate action leaders.
Main description
Go from brand-new to guru. We’re on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality. Join us as a Low Carbon Apprentice and be on the frontline of driving our mission forward. You’ll even be earning a salary that grows as you do too!
What you’ll do at work
During our 2-year programme, you’ll work as part of an awesome team to support the installation of low carbon technology, including air source heat pumps, in customers’ homes.
Spend your time interacting with customers to install, service, fault find and repair our amazing tech. You could even find yourself planning, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining low carbon tech with the supervision and support of experienced team members.
You will also be responsible for:
- Carrying out outstanding work with design criteria, manufacturers guidance, regulations and industry recognised standards and procedures in mind at all times
- Completing prep work for the installation of low carbon tech
- Testing handover procedures for low carbon tech
- Removing and disposing of old heating and hot water systems (to make place for our shiny, low carbon ones!)
- Completing routine servicing and maintenance within customer homes
Training to be provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
OCTOPUS ENERGY GROUP LIMITED
Your training course
Low carbon heating technician (level 3) Equal to A level
Your training plan
Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician, including Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
Block release at an Octopus Energy facility
Entry Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in: English (or equivalent) (grade Grade 4-9)
Maths (or equivalent) (grade Grade 4-9)
Maths and English (grade Level 2)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Passionate
- Authentic
- Resilience
- Motivated
Company benefits
Unlimited holiday allowance (subject to business needs and approval). £25 lunch allowance per week. Cycle to work scheme.
Future prospects
You’ll work towards a level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician qualification, learning from the most passionate individuals in the industry
Progression to be discussed on completion of apprenticeship
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 09/12/2024
Salary
Starting salary (for ages 16-20) of £17,652, and (for ages 21+) £20,381, with salary progression throughout and, after 5 years in the role, an expected salary from £40,000!
Location
This job is located in Ipswich, Suffolk
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
