Apprentice Electrician

Annual salary: up to £28,186.33
** Electrical Installation Apprentice
**** Course title:
** Installation Electrician / Maintenance Electrician (Level
3)
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* Location:

** Exeter
* * Contract Type:
** Fixed Term Apprenticeship
** Salary:
**** Age 16–18:** £7.96 per hour — 40 hours per week (including time at college)
** Age 19–20:** £11.06 per hour — 42.5 hours per week (including time at college)
** Age 21+:** £12.21 per hour (rising to £12.71 in April) — 42.5 hours per week (including time at college)
** Training provider:
** Exeter College You will join Mears Group in the week commencing 03/08/2026, and your apprenticeship course will begin in the week commencing 07/09/2026. The programme has an expected duration of approximately 54 months
** About apprenticeships at Mears Group:
** Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce, many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.

Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.

All our Apprentices are paid above the national minimum wage, and you’ll be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college, with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused.

As an Electrician you will be involved in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems including, lighting, sockets, machines, and alarms etc. You will be able to provide our customers with products and services that help them have peace of mind by assisting them to understand how their appliances work and how to manage their energy usage efficiently.
** The apprenticeship course will cover the following:

- *** Applicable building regulations for domestic electrical installation
* Electrical safety legislation, regulations standards and terminology
* Domestic electrical circuit installation
* Domestic lighting circuit installation
* Domestic electrical earthing and bonding requirements
* Inspecting, testing, and commissioning single phase domestic electrical circuits
* Special locations and installations including kitchens and bathrooms
* Domestic electrical installation pre-work survey/inspection
* Basic understanding of 3 phase
** What do you need to be a successful applicant:

- *** GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above
* The ability to travel to your college provider and to your branch when required
* A genuine desire to learn and develop strong technical knowledge, including the skills, technology, and safety procedures needed to carry out the full range of tasks
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to build and maintain positive customer and client relationships
* Please note due to the nature of the role, successful applicants must complete a colour‑perception test and a basic maths and English assessment
** What you will get:
*** Tools, Chromebook, and uniform supplied
* An industry‑recognised qualification
* 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays* £250 contribution towards driving lessons
* Annual Mears Fun Day - a company‑wide celebration as a thank‑you from the Executive Team
* Support from Mears Group Apprentice Ambassadors
* Apprenticeship events and reward trips
* Staff perks through Mears Rewards - including discounts on weekly groceries (up to 10%), holidays, eye‑test vouchers, Share Save scheme, and more
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* Application Process:

*** All applicants must submit their CV and complete the apprenticeship questionnaire via the Mears Careers website
* If shortlisted, you will be contacted to confirm whether you have been selected for the next stage -  this may be an assessment centre or an individual interview

* Please note:

as part of the selection process, you will be required to complete a basic maths and English test, similar to the assessments needed to join the college

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