They’re on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality. Join them as a Low Carbon Apprentice and be on the frontlines of driving our mission forward. You’ll even be earning a salary that grows as you do too!
They’re recruiting across England, so you’ll see lots of vacancies in lots of locations. Please only apply to the role and location that is most suitable for you.
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Apprenticeship Details
| Apprenticeship | Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician |
| Duration | 24 months (plus 4-month EPA – End Point Assessment) |
| Location | Various |
| Start Date | 25th November 2024 |
| Requirements | GCSE Maths & English grade 4-9 or Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English, or equivalent. Full UK driving licence (with no more than 3 points). |
| Salary | Starting salary (for age 16-20): £17,652, and (for age 21+): £20,381, with salary progression throughout and a final salary, after 5 years in the role, from £40,000. |
Your Responsibilities
During our 2-year programme, you’ll work as part of an awesome team to support the installation of low-carbon technology, including air source heat pumps, in customers’ homes. Spend your time interacting with customers to install, service, fault find, and repair our amazing tech. You could even find yourself planning, selecting, installing, servicing, and maintaining low-carbon tech with the supervision and support of experienced team members. You will also be responsible for:
- Carrying out outstanding work with design criteria, manufacturer’s guidance, regulations, and industry-recognised standards and procedures in mind at all times
- Completing prep work for the installation of low-carbon tech
- Testing handover procedures for low-carbon tech
- Removing and disposing of old heating and hot water systems (to make place for our shiny, low-carbon ones!)
- Completing routine servicing and maintenance within customer homes.
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Apprenticeship Requirements
They’re looking for passionate, authentic people who take pride in the work they’re doing. We want to see how you embrace change, go above and beyond, and put our customers at the forefront of everything you do. It’s also important you’re comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces. You must have Maths and English GCSE at level 4-9, functional skills in Maths and English, or equivalent, and a full UK driving license with no more than 3 points. Other qualities they’d love to see include:
- Great problem-solving skills
- Resilience and ability to learn from mistakes
- Motivation to learn and develop
We encourage everyone to apply to our job, no matter who you are, as you might just be the candidate we hire. As an equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
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Join Them in the Octoverse!
They’re one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work for. They’ve created a culture where people learn, decide, and build quickly. You’ll work towards a level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician qualification, learning from the most passionate individuals in the industry. You can also enjoy our amazing benefits, including:
- Relaxation! They don’t count your holidays here; they work hard, and so they know you need to play hard as well (within reason, of course)
- £25 lunch allowance per week
- Share options in Octopus Energy Group
- Gym discounts
- Social Events
* probation period required to unlock some Amazing Octoes benefits, including access to Electric vehicles via salary sacrifice, etc.
The next steps
They do things a little differently around here. If successful in your eligibility questions, we’ll invite you to complete our online blended assessment. This is made up of multiple-choice questions and three short video interview questions, but they’ll give you all the instructions you need to complete this. You’ll be scored fairly by a real person, and if you stand out to us, they’ll invite you to a virtual assessment center where you can show us what you’ve got.
