Apprentice Electrician

Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities. You can find details of our story, our vision and our values . At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Learn. Earn. Grow. Ready to build your future? At Great Places Housing Group, we're committed to developing future talent from the very start of their career. Our award-winning Growing Greatness apprenticeship programme gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience alongside skilled trades professionals while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification. You'll develop practical skills, industry knowledge and real-world experience that can help launch a successful career in the construction and housing sector. Opportunities in Blackpool & Blackburn We're recruiting for:

• Apprentice Plumber (4-year apprenticeship)
• Apprentice Joiner (2-year apprenticeship)
• Apprentice Electrician (4-year apprenticeship)
What you'll get
• Paid employment from day one
• A recognised apprenticeship qualification
• On the job training with experienced trades colleagues
• Support from dedicated mentors throughout your apprenticeship
• The opportunity to build a long-term career with Great Places
No experience required - just a positive attitude, willingness to learn and enthusiasm to develop your skills. Key Dates and Information
• Assessment Centre: July 2026. Please be aware that the assessment will take place at our Head Office in Manchester. If successful for the role, you will be based in the Lancashire region, but be expected to travel to Manchester for training on occasions.
• Final Interviews: August 2026.
• Expected Start Date: 1st September 2026.
• Successful apprentices will attend college as part of their apprenticeship programme and work towards a nationally recognised qualification.
• Travel to college and Great Places locations will be required throughout the programme.
• For full details about the apprenticeship, qualification, day-to-day responsibilities and what we're looking for, please see the role profile attached at the bottom of this page., Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)
WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members The Market Place High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Annual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years+ Bank Holidays Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual reward's for going 'above & beyond' Help with transport We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates .