Apprentice Electrician

Ready to kickstart your career as an Electrical Apprentice?

Want to earn while you learn? Our business is growing and so are the opportunities for you to thrive. We are currently looking for an Apprentice Electrician to join our award‑winning apprenticeship scheme that could help you achieve your goals whilst also making a positive impact on other people's lives.

Starting rate: £8 per hour (£16,224 per annum). Qualified rate: £16.59 per hour (£33,644.52 per annum).

As an Apprentice at Templer Home Build, you’ll learn on the job, gaining hands‑on experience while studying ’ll be supported by experienced tradespeople, including your own dedicated mentor, and work towards mastering your chosen trade.

• Working on projects predominantly in social housing
• Covering areas including (but not limited to):
  Newton Abbott
• Locations may vary depending on contracts, and you may occasionally travel further afield. We will help with transport where possible
• System installation
• Planning, safe isolation and risk assessment
• Maintenance and repair of electrical systems
• Testing and regulation
• Fault finding and reporting on electrical circuits
• Working on both commercial sites and domestic dwellings

• Attend college to understand the “how and why” of your trade (usually 1 day a week)
• Build an awesome portfolio of evidence for your End Point Assessment (EPA)
• Be a valued team member and contribute to our overall success

• A genuine passion for electricals and practical, hands‑on work
• A positive attitude and problem‑solving mindset
• Commitment to building your career at Ian Williams – we’re as committed to you as you are to us
• Strong organisational skills (to juggle college and work)
• GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English
• Eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis (we are unfortunately unable to sponsor visas)

A driving licence isn’t needed straight away, but you’ll be expected to work towards obtaining one so you can travel to sites independently once qualified. It’s your responsibility to travel to an agreed pick‑up location in the meantime.

• Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
• 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Life Insurance, covering you on and off‑site, financed by Templer Home Build
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice
• Early finish on a Friday to help with work / life balance

Templer Home Build is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Templer Home Build — it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

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