Level 3
Apprentice - Energy
West Suffolk Council · Bury St. Edmunds
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- Pay
- £20,933 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 4 Jan 2027
- Advertised closing date
- 1 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by West Suffolk Council directly.
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What you would do
We are offering an exciting opportunity where you “earn and learn”. This apprenticeship pathway will give you the hands-on experience, knowledge and confidence to lead you into your chosen career and give you the chance to fully realise your potential within a fast paced and proactive organisation.
Day to day
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
As a member of the Energy Team, you will assist the team with their delivery of a range of decarbonisation projects which currently include deploying electric vehicle infrastructure, installing heat pumps and solar PV.
You will undertake a mix of technical, analytical, and administrative tasks aimed at improving the council’s energy efficiency and reducing utility costs.
What you would study
Energy manager (level 3)
Whilst working, you will complete a Level 3 Energy Manager qualification for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete. This is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme.
Training provider: NATIONWIDE ENERGY TRAINING SERVICES LTD
Working week
Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).
What you need
- GCSE English Language and Maths, or equivalent. at grade GCSEs 9 to 4 (formerly A* to C (essential)
- GCSE Relevant Qualification in geography, environmental at grade GCSEs 9 to 4 (formerly A* to C (desired)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
After the apprenticeship
It is not guaranteed that the apprentice will move into a full time post however, other opportunities may be available at the time.
Where
Bury St. Edmunds, East of England (IP33).
About West Suffolk Council
West Suffolk Council is an extremely ambitious and dynamic local authority with a workforce of over 700 employees. We provide healthy, safe and vibrant places to live and work. Few other employers play such a pivotal role in the community. That's a great responsibility but also very rewarding and something that really makes a difference.
Benefits
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme - contribute between 5.5% and 6.8% (depending on your salary) and the council will contribute 16.4%
- Life assurance
- Agile working
- Access to a unique employee benefits package
- Rail and bus staff discounts
- A range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres
Reference 2000059949.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £20,933 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 4 Jan 2027
- Advertised closing date
- 1 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by West Suffolk Council directly.
Know someone this would suit?
Disability Confident employer
This employer is in the government Disability Confident scheme. If you have a disability, you can ask to be considered for an interview under the scheme, as long as you meet the essential requirements. Read about the scheme on GOV.UK.