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Ref no:
HGH20881
Published:
07/04/2026
Closes:
20/04/2026
Location:
Carr's Corner Depot, Lochybridge, Fort William, Lochaber, PH33 6TL
Salary:
£26,012 - £28,225 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Apprentice Electrician
Location: Carrs Corner Roads Depot, Fort William
Hours: 37 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term for 4 years
Salary:  £26,012 - £28,225 per annum

Year 1 / Year 2 - Living Wage = £26,012         
Year 3 - 85% of HC05 = £26,657
Year 4 - 90% of HC05 = £28,225
Full Trade = HC05 £31,361      

Contact Person: Neil Fraser Tel: 01463 644209
 
Job Purpose:

  • To install and maintain a wide range of electrical works including Street Lighting, Floodlighting, Illuminated signs, Traffic Signals, Navigational Aids, Depots, Offices. 
  • Apprentices will not only learn basic skills but will be given the opportunity to gain more responsibility and put new skills into practice. 
  • The successful applicant will: Repair and maintain Street Lighting, Floodlighting, Illuminated signs, Traffic Signals, Navigational Aids, Depots, Offices under guidance, instruction and training. 

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, Tel: 01349 868642 (24 hour voicemail) or email: Recruitment.Enquiries@highland.gov.uk quoting the post reference number above.
 
Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.      

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated.  Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

A current full driving licence is desirable.  

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  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working
  • Equally Safe at Work - Development
  • Scottish Living Wage