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)

What’s the apprenticeship all about?

As an Apprentice at Templer HomeBuild, 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:

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

You’ll also:

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

What do you need to apply?

No prior experience needed! Just bring:

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.

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 Templer HomeBuild: 

Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
Life Insurance, covering you on and off-site, financed by Templer HomeBuild
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.

About Templer HomeBuild Ltd:

We are an exciting venture, with the security and stability of being a subsidiary company of Teign Housing, with a strong connection with Ian Williams, where we benefit from their expertise of being one of the UKs leading property services companies.

We deliver a comprehensive responsive repairs service (including gas servicing and repairs) as well as offering a host of additional property services such as planned maintenance works, voids, cyclical painting solutions and appliance testing and repairs.

We are passionate about people and firmly believe that our success will only be maintained if we continue to offer you a great place to work, support you with the right benefits and provide you with the opportunity to develop your career and fulfil your potential.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes.

Templer HomeBuild is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Templer HomeBuild —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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