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.
You’ll also have opportunities to progress after your apprenticeship, through routes such as our Trainee Surveyor Programme and Trainee Contracts Manager Programme.
What’s the apprenticeship all about?
As an Apprentice at Ian Williams, you’ll learn on the job, gaining hands‑on experience while studying at college. You’ll be supported by experienced tradespeople, including your own dedicated mentor, and work towards mastering your chosen trade.
What will you be doing?
Your work will vary from contract to contract, but here’s an idea of what you’ll be up to:
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Locations may vary depending on contracts, and you may occasionally travel further afield. We will help with transport where possible
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System installation
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Planning, safe isolation and risk assessment
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Maintenance and repair of electrical systems
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Testing and regulation
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Fault finding and reporting on electrical circuits
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Working on both commercial sites and domestic dwellings
You’ll also:
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Work with our preferred provider, PFP Thrive Professional Training & Apprenticeship Providers - PFP Thrive If you would prefer a local provider, this can be discussed during the application process as we hold a list of preferred suppliers
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Build an awesome portfolio of evidence for your End Point Assessment (EPA)
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Be a valued team member and contribute to our overall success
What do you need to apply?
No prior experience needed! Just bring:
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.
How to apply?
Complete our application form online at Ian Williams Careers by Friday 29th May. Interviews will be held between 29th June – 17th July. Please note: interviews will be held on one day within this window, and alternative dates cannot be guaranteed.
Proposed start date is August 2026.
We’ll only ask you to answer a few questions – no CV needed!
Make sure your answers reflect your personal experiences, skills, and motivation.
While AI tools can be useful, we will score applications based on your own genuine examples.
Benefits of working at Ian Williams
More about Ian Williams
With expertise in social housing, education, and commercial sectors, Ian Williams is a leader in delivering innovative planned and responsive services to the built environment. Our responsive repairs and maintenance team undertakes 300,000 visits a year, fixing faults in homes and workplaces.
We owe our success to our people and believe that our success will continue if we offer you a great place to work and the opportunity to develop your career. We’re proud to have been awarded We Invest in People Gold accreditation.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is the foundation of what we do. We focus on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.
The successful applicant will need to complete a criminal records check. We comply fully with the code of practice and treat all applicants fairly.
Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice on our website
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey with Ian Williams!
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date
