Join Thirteen as an Apprentice Electrician
Location: Tees Valley
Salary: £15,434.32 per annum (yearly increments after Year 1). Once qualified, you can expect a salary of £40,894 per year, with opportunities to increase your earnings through overtime and on‑call work.
Duration: 54 month apprenticeship.
Interview Date: Wednesday 29th July 2026 at Stockton Riverside College.
Start Date: Monday 7th September 2026.
Start your career with Thirteen
Earn a salary from day one while gaining a nationally recognised qualification and valuable on‑the‑job experience.
Benefits
- Earn while you learn!
- No student debt
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Support from experienced mentors
- Real work experience from day one
- Career opportunities after your apprenticeship – many of our apprentices go on to build long‑term careers with Thirteen after completing their qualification.
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays off (which increases with service)
- Competitive pension scheme
- Day off for your birthday
- Health and wellbeing support
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
About the apprenticeship
- Level 3 Electrical Installation & Maintenance qualification
- Mix of on‑the‑job training and college learning
- Day release to college (Stockton Riverside College)
- Apprenticeship start date: Monday 7th September
- Supported by experienced mentors throughout
What we’re looking for
You don’t need experience — just the right attitude and motivation:
- Interest in electrical work or construction/trades
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Reliable, hardworking and positive attitude
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
- Must not already hold a qualification higher than Level 2 in Electrical Installation and Maintenance
- Ability to travel to sites and college
Apprenticeship opportunities are open to anyone aged 16 or over.
We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and women who are interested in building a career in trades and construction.
What you’ll be doing
- Assist with electrical repairs and maintenance in our properties
- Learn how to safely use tools and equipment
- Support experienced electricians on site and gain practical experience
- Complete basic tasks and gradually build your technical skills
- Keep accurate records of your work and learning
- Follow health and safety processes at all times
- Take part in training, college learning and team activities
You’ll also learn how to provide a great service to our customers, treating their homes with care and respect.
About Thirteen
Thirteen Group is one of the largest housing associations in the North East, providing homes and services to support local communities. We’re committed to investing in people and creating opportunities for future careers, which is why our apprenticeship programmes are such an important part of what we do.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from everyone. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to make the process accessible and fair.
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