Electrical Apprentice

Fixed term electrical apprenticeship 48 months.

Full Time – 40 hours per week

College attendance: Gloucestershire College (day release from October 2026)

Closing Date: 12th July 2026

Assessment and interviews: weeks commencing 27th July & 3rd August 2026

Looking for a hands-on career where you can learn valuable skills while earning and gaining qualifications?

Gloucester City Homes (GCH) is looking for an Apprentice Electrician to join our PropertyCare Electrical team.

Working alongside experienced electricians, you’ll gain practical experience carrying out electrical maintenance, repairs and installations across our housing portfolio while completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to become a qualified electrician.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting qualified electricians with maintenance, repairs and installations

Learning electrical testing, fault-finding and safe working practices

Working in customers’ homes and empty properties across Gloucester

Using tools, materials and equipment safely and responsibly

Developing excellent customer service and communication skills

Completing apprenticeship training and college-based learning

What you’ll gain

A recognised electrical apprenticeship qualification

Hands-on experience in a professional electrical team

Support and mentoring from experienced colleagues

Day-release study at Gloucestershire College

A pathway towards becoming a qualified Approved Electrician

What we’re looking for

We’re not expecting you to be an expert already. We’re looking for someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn. You’ll be:

Interested in a career as an electrician

Reliable, hardworking and eager to learn

A good team player with a positive attitude

Committed to health and safety

Comfortable communicating with customers and colleagues

Confident using basic IT and mobile devices

Essential qualifications

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 9–3 (A*–D) or equivalent

Alternatively, Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English, Maths and Science or
Technical Subject.

Why join GCH?

At GCH, we live by our values – we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. Our customers are many and varied and that’s why we’re looking for people who care as much as we do about delivering customer focused services to #BeTheDifference

GCH is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic self and thrive. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

If you’re ready to start your career as an electrician, we’d love to hear from you.

GCH reserves the right to bring the closing date forward should sufficient quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.