Building Services Apprentice (Electrician)
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,413 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | Devon, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Mid Devon District Council |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 2025099 |
Summary
We are excited to offer a fixed-term opportunity for an Electrical Apprentice to join our dedicated team at Mid Devon District Council, based at the Old Road Depot in Tiverton.
This is a fantastic chance for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of our high-performing Housing Building Services team, where you’ll gain hands-on experience and develop valuable skills in a supportive and professional environment.
To be considered, candidates must hold a minimum of GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English (Language or Literature), and demonstrate a proactive approach to meeting targets and learning new skills.
Reporting to the Commercial Services Manager, you will be involved in delivering a wide range of domestic electrical work across our housing stock, contributing to the safety, quality, and efficiency of our services.
At Mid Devon District Council our benefits include:
• Competitive hourly rate of pay
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• A flexible benefits scheme including access to a discount shopping (online and high street) and events
• Discounted leisure memberships
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Monday to Friday (except following the 8 bank holidays and Christmas)
• Free parking at site
As an Electrical Apprentice your duties will include but are not limited to:
• Assist in the diagnosis and rectification of core trade related repair requests
• To ensure that the quality of work meets the highest standards at all times
• Carrying out all other core trade related repairs as instructed by the Mentor/Supervisor
• Support other trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service to Tenants
At Mid Devon District council we value: Pride, People, Performance and Partnerships
About you:
• Confident and self-motivated
• Able to work as part of a team
• Have a Flexible approach and a willingness to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations
• Ability to use own judgement and initiative to take ownership of decision making
To find out more information about Mid Devon District Council please visit: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/
For any questions or for an informal conversation regarding the position of Commercial Team Leader at Phoenix House, Tiverton please contact Ben Penney Commercial Services Manager – 07792847896
This is a fantastic chance for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of our high-performing Housing Building Services team, where you’ll gain hands-on experience and develop valuable skills in a supportive and professional environment.
To be considered, candidates must hold a minimum of GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English (Language or Literature), and demonstrate a proactive approach to meeting targets and learning new skills.
Reporting to the Commercial Services Manager, you will be involved in delivering a wide range of domestic electrical work across our housing stock, contributing to the safety, quality, and efficiency of our services.
At Mid Devon District Council our benefits include:
• Competitive hourly rate of pay
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• A flexible benefits scheme including access to a discount shopping (online and high street) and events
• Discounted leisure memberships
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Monday to Friday (except following the 8 bank holidays and Christmas)
• Free parking at site
As an Electrical Apprentice your duties will include but are not limited to:
• Assist in the diagnosis and rectification of core trade related repair requests
• To ensure that the quality of work meets the highest standards at all times
• Carrying out all other core trade related repairs as instructed by the Mentor/Supervisor
• Support other trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service to Tenants
At Mid Devon District council we value: Pride, People, Performance and Partnerships
About you:
• Confident and self-motivated
• Able to work as part of a team
• Have a Flexible approach and a willingness to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations
• Ability to use own judgement and initiative to take ownership of decision making
To find out more information about Mid Devon District Council please visit: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/
For any questions or for an informal conversation regarding the position of Commercial Team Leader at Phoenix House, Tiverton please contact Ben Penney Commercial Services Manager – 07792847896