Apprentice - Energy
West Suffolk Council · Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3YU
Energy manager (level 3)
We are offering an exciting opportunity where you “earn and learn”. This apprenticeship pathway will give you the hands-on experience, knowledge and confidence to lead you into your chosen career and give you the chance to fully realise your potential within a fast paced and proactive organisation.
The work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
As a member of the Energy Team, you will assist the team with their delivery of a range of decarbonisation projects which currently include deploying electric vehicle infrastructure, installing heat pumps and solar PV.
You will undertake a mix of technical, analytical, and administrative tasks aimed at improving the council’s energy efficiency and reducing utility costs.
Training
Whilst working, you will complete a Level 3 Energy Manager qualification for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete. This is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme.
Training provider: NATIONWIDE ENERGY TRAINING SERVICES LTD
What you come out with
It is not guaranteed that the apprentice will move into a full time post however, other opportunities may be available at the time.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English Language and Maths, or equivalent. GCSEs 9 to 4 (formerly A* to C
- Desired · GCSE Relevant Qualification in geography, environmental GCSEs 9 to 4 (formerly A* to C
Pay extras and benefits
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme - contribute between 5.5% and 6.8% (depending on your salary) and the council will contribute 16.4%
- Life assurance
- Agile working
- Access to a unique employee benefits package
- Rail and bus staff discounts
- A range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres
£20,932.81 a year
The employer
West Suffolk Council is an extremely ambitious and dynamic local authority with a workforce of over 700 employees. We provide healthy, safe and vibrant places to live and work. Few other employers play such a pivotal role in the community. That's a great responsibility but also very rewarding and something that really makes a difference.
Workplace
- West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU