Are you passionate about developing a new technical skill and thereby taking your career to the next level?
Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway association in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.
We own and look after 12,500 social homes in the East of England and plan to build another 3,800 by 2025. As a Community Gateway Association our residents can choose to become shareholders and help make key decisions about their homes, services, and communities.
Our Succeed at Eastlight programme offers opportunities for people with ambition and willingness to learn. Whether you are looking for the first job, wanting to develop different skills or thinking about a career change, we want to help people Succeed at Eastlight.
We have an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our Trades team as a Trainee Electrician.
Working within the Home Solutions Team as an Electrical Apprentice, you will work with a senior tradesman to understand the day-to-day work and gain an overview of the construction industry. We will work with you to create a structured training and development plan and provide you with an opportunity to gain a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation and Maintenance.
On completion of the training program, you will use your newly acquired electrical qualification, experience, knowledge, and skills in a role that we guarantee for you.
Hear what our current Succeed Trainees have to say about their experience so far...by clicking into the following link.
Succeed at Eastlight ¦ Eastlight Community Homes (eastlighthomes.co.uk)
We are looking for people who share our Ambitious, Accountable, and Inclusive values, and help us achieve the very best for our people, our residents, and their communities.
What will you need to apply?
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Commitment to learn a new qualification.
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Ability to work as part of a team.
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Flexible and self-motivated.
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Able to communicate clearly.
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Customer focussed.
Do you have the drive to Succeed in your career, then we would like to hear from you!
Please note that a valid UK Driving Licence is essential (or working towards) for this role.
To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package.
- National Minimum Wage during the training period and progressing to £35,363 on completion of the training.
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Group stakeholder pension plan [employer matches 2X, up to 8%]
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Permanent Full-Time Contract
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Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
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30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Trailblazing family leave [Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay] – Subject to eligibility.
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BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance
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Formal qualifications and paid professional membership.
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Job location – Marks Tey
At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work.
There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.
Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact .
[Eastlight Community Homes are not currently licenced to provide visa sponsorship].
Application closing date: 19/05/2023
Interview date: Stage One – 24/05/2023 & 01/06/2023
Stage Two – 06/06/2023 & 09/06/2023