Apprentice - Energy
West Suffolk CouncilExpected closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Undertake technical, analytical, and administrative tasks to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs.
- Earn £20,932.81 per year while completing a Level 3 Energy Manager qualification.
- Work Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, for 1 year and 6 months.
- Applications close on 2026-11-01.
About the Role
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.
Training
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.
What happens at the end
It is not guaranteed that the apprentice will move into a full time post however, other opportunities may be available at the time.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- GCSE English Language and Maths, or equivalent. (grade GCSEs 9 to 4 (formerly A* to C) - essential
- GCSE Relevant Qualification in geography, environmental (grade GCSEs 9 to 4 (formerly A* to C) - desired
Key details
- Wage: £20,932.81 a year
- Working week: Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start date: 2027-01-04
- Closing date: 2026-11-01
- Apprenticeship standard: Energy manager (level 3)
- Training provider: NATIONWIDE ENERGY TRAINING SERVICES LTD