We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Green Skills Academy Apprentice to join us on a two-year development programme developed to prepare you for a career in the fast-growing low carbon heating industry. Through structured training, handson experience, and rotation across trade partners, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to work confidently with modern low carbon central heating and hot water systems.
During the programme, you will learn how to plan, select, size, install, commission, service, and maintain low carbon heating technologies—including fault finding, diagnosis and repair. You will study at Highlands College while gaining real-world experience in diverse work environments.
Upon successful completion, you will achieve the NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Low Carbon Heating Technician, opening the door to an exciting future in a rapidly growing sector.
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Attend day release and block week sessions on the Highlands College campus to complete all assessments needed for the Level 3 qualification.
- Maintain a minimum of 95% attendance across college study, trade partner placements and in-house skills development sessions.
- Complete rotational placements with trade partners to gain practical skills and achieve required assessment outcomes.
- Take part in regular progress meetings with college tutors, the Apprenticeships Delivery Manager and trade partners.
- Work with a coach or mentor to set goals, build capability, and maintain progress throughout the programme.
- Participate in soft skills training including communication, customer service and conflict resolution.
- Produce accurate task reports and diary entries in line with course expectations.
- Follow all Health, Safety and Security (HSS) requirements, including risk assessments and safe working practices.
- Engage with a Facet5 facilitator to develop self-awareness and enhance professional behavior.
Skills
- Strong hand eye coordination and the ability to learn practical technical skills.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Analytical mindset with problem solving and faultfinding ability.
- Ability to work well with others and contribute to a team.
- Strong customer focus.
Experience
- Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills are desirable.
- No prior industry experience required, but enthusiasm for handson technical work is essential.
Qualifications
One of the following (or equivalent):
- JPQ Diploma in Mechanical Services (merit/distinction).
- Level 2 Plumbing.
- Level 2 Electrical Installations.
Desirable:
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GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
Personal Qualities
- Excellent attendance and timekeeping.
- Strong skills for learning.
- Clear and effective communication capabilities alongside a readiness to use initiative.
- Positive attitude, proactive approach and readiness to embrace development opportunities.
We’re a family‑friendly organisation committed to helping you achieve a healthy blend of work and life-so you can enjoy your role, do your best work, and still have quality time with the people who matter most.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.
Jersey Electricity’s purpose is to ‘enable life’s essentials’ by providing the people of Jersey with secure, reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity today and long into the future.
Jersey Electricity’s Vision:
Jersey Electricity’s vision is to “inspire a Zero-Carbon future” by being the energy partner of choice whilst working to six strategy pillars of that vision:
JE 6 strategic pillars:
1. Digital Enhancement and Innovation – over the next 3 years JE will continue to develop robust and scalable digital platforms, seeking innovation in smart enabled technology and to, where appropriate, commercialise its innovation.
2. Customer –to increase JE’s customer experience maturity, to better understand customers’ existing and future needs and wants, as well as provide exceptional service around its offers.
3. Energy Sourcing and Supply – prepare for a new supply contract, considering transitional requirements, to reduce cost and market risks for customers as well as considering the future role of offshore wind in the energy mix.
4. Future Proof the JE Business Model – continue delivering good operational performance across all businesses within the Group. Ensuring JE delivers infrastructure requirements for today, and in readiness for the future, whilst creating resource capability and capacity for CNR delivery.
5. Island-wide Electrification and Decarbonization – continue to develop new products in heat and mobility which support the CNR, customers in energy efficiency and facilitate the development of solar and offshore wind propositions with the Government of Jersey.
6. Great Employer – continue to recruit and develop talent, improve JE climate and engagement in becoming the employer of choice in and beyond Jersey.
We are an engaged and focused workforce, committed to ensuring we “keep the lights on” across the island and explore new ways of providing energy and related services to islanders. Working at Jersey Electricity means you are part of an inclusive team of nearly 400 diverse employees across a number of business sectors from the distribution of energy to Retail and Commercial services.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile will be guaranteed an interview.
Whatever your role with us, you will find the support you need to develop in a long-term career and work with many long-serving employees to help us achieve our vision.
Being an employee of Jersey Electricity, you will:
- Share in the success of ground-breaking projects to electrify the island;
- Be part of a highly skilled and developing workforce;
- Participate in company-wide wellbeing initiatives;
- Develop both professionally and personally in a supportive environment;
- Benefit from a competitive rewards and compensation package;
- Help us develop our engaged, diverse and innovative workforce;
What our employees say:
“The employees, and the support from colleagues who I work with on a day to day basis, are helpful and friendly making it an attractive place to work”
“Great team with a manager who understands outside life and flexibility when needed”
“Real sense of purpose to enable life's essentials in Jersey - and real ability to make a difference to support a low carbon world”
“I think JE is a great place to work with fantastic people, variety of career opportunities , lots of challenges and great values”
“It’s a really good company to work for, highly recommended to anyone to join Jersey Electricity”
“It's a great team with some really kind people who will often go the extra mile. Also great to work somewhere that is so crucial to island life and knowing that if we do our jobs well it benefits everyone”
