Do you want to gain a nationally recognised qualification through on and off the job, trade-specific training?
The Housing Repairs Service (HRS) are looking for two craft apprentices to start in September 2026. HRS carry out repairs to the Council’s housing stock of approximately 7,800 properties and is a fast and vibrant place to work and learn for any apprentice. We are looking to recruit one electrical apprentice and one multi-skilled apprentice. This advert is for the electrical apprentice.
You will be based at our works depot, Hamilton House, and will be assigned a mentor who will guide you through your apprenticeship. Your mentor will teach you how to work with tenants, how to make effective repairs and guide you with your coursework. Uniform and tools will be provided. As part of your qualification, you will be required to attend residential learning centres regularly and actively engage with our training partner, PFP Thrive.
The successful candidate should be eager to learn and progress, whilst being able to provide an effective and quality repairs service to Council tenants.
The starting salary ranges from CDS-CA01 (£15,434.28) to CDS-CA03 (£24,521.22), which will be dependent on the starting age of the successful candidate.
Key responsibilities:
- Work under the general direction of the Maintenance Team Leader and craft operatives to provide an effective and quality repairs service.
- Contribute to the objectives of the service area, directorate, and council.
- Undertake the service specific duties as outlined in the job description.
- Completion of all necessary coursework and satisfactory grading to achieve completion of qualification in core trade or multi-skill.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Ability to use own initiative and show motivation.
- Awareness of working in a customer focussed environment.
- Ability to follow set procedures.
- Ability to use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and equipment.
- Ability to carry out all aspects of the apprenticeship.
- Ability to successfully pass a training provider initial assessment.
Benefits we offer:
- Flexible working options considered.
- Work based within the City of Lincoln boundary.
- Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
- Health and Wellbeing support.
- Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
- Free on-site parking at Hamilton House.
For an informal discussion, please contact Amy Larder (Maintenance Manager) on [email protected]
In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description attached. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement.
All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period. This role also requires a basic DBS check.
Please be aware that the City of Lincoln Council does not hold a UKVI sponsor licence and is therefore unable to sponsor work visas. If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas & Immigration before applying as you may be eligible to work in the UK via an alternative visa route.
As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.
