Installation and maintenance electrician- Apprenticeship
PATHFINDER PARK HOMES LTD
DEVON (TQ12 6FJ)
Closes on Tuesday 10 February 2026
Posted on 8 January 2026
Contents
Summary
Under the direction and guidance of a Foreman, to assist an Electrician in conducting maintenance, fault-finding, and diagnostics on existing systems and to assist in installing new electrical systems, including lighting and heating.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 to £24,761.88, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4.00pm.
Friday, 7.30am to 3.00pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 15 February 2026
- Duration
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4 years 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Matching materials to design specifications
- Measuring building materials and spaces for installation accurately
- Participating in first fix as well as second fix work;
- Use of power tools and other tools
- Ensure good quality workmanship which upholds company standards, complies with building codes, and follows safety requirements
- Install electrical systems to 18th edition wiring regulations, including installing heating and cooling systems
- Attending college as required by the learning provider and academic year timetable
- Ensuring Apprenticeship portfolio is up to date with write-ups, observations and evidence as required by the learning provider to satisfy the course framework
- Ensuring health and safety regulations are met and best practice standards observed
- To undertake all training, including mandatory and best practice training, as required by the business
- Ensuring the integrity of our core values, ‘Innovation, Inspiration and Imagination’ at all times
Where you'll work
CAVALIER ROAD
HEATHFIELD
NEWTON ABBOT
DEVON
TQ12 6FJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PGL TRAINING (PLUMBING) LIMITED
Training course
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
- Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
- Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
- Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
- Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
- Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
- Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
- Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.
- Comply with all relevant legislation including environmental, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) that should be used when undertaking electrical work in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Carry out work in a tidy and safe manner, including restoration of the work area on completion of work.
- Apply relevant legislation; Building Regulations; industry guidance notes; relevant codes of practice, the requirements of the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and other relevant standards while carrying out work.
- Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning and preparing to maintain electrotechnical systems and equipment.
- Apply and use necessary mathematical and scientific techniques, formulae, and calculations that underpin an electrician’s work.
- Use a range of tools, materials, equipment, and components, including prefabricated, relevant to performing electrical work in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Design, plan, set up, and install electrical and related electronic systems including terminating and connecting cables in electrical wiring systems, installations, and equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential installations.
- Inspect and test new and where applicable existing electrical Installations in industrial, commercial and residential environments using test equipment.
- Apply diagnostic and problem-solving techniques to identify, assess and resolve electrical faults in industrial, commercial and residential environments.
- Install electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Maintain electrical and electronic equipment and components, including traditional and novel technologies such as connections for EV charge points, battery storage, solar and thermal panels, heating and cooling systems.
- Carry out and manage own work ensuring work is compliant to the standards required of an electrician working in industrial, commercial, and residential environments.
- Record work including the completion and maintenance of work documentation, recording of test results and preparation of appropriate certification.
- Use relevant digital learning platforms and business communication and collaboration applications.
Training schedule
You will need to attend PGL Training one day per week for training. Training takes place from 9.00am - 4.00pm.
Address: PGL Training, Clyst Works, Clyst Road, Exeter, EX3 0DB.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
At Pathfinder, we believe in crafting more than buildings — we create spaces that elevate everyday life. From bespoke park homes and luxury lodges to wellness suites, gyms, and lifestyle spaces, everything we design is built around one core idea: the art of living well.
For over 60 years, we’ve helped shape meaningful spaces that reflect the people who use them. Whether it’s a peaceful retreat, a spa to unwind, or a fully tailored park development, we create places that feel thoughtful, grounded, and beautifully personal.
After this apprenticeship
After the apprenticeship there may be a chance of full time employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PGL TRAINING (PLUMBING) LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007654.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 10 February 2026