Apprentice Electrician - Newton Abbott
Templer HomeBuild
Newton Abbot (TQ12 5ND)
Closes in 29 days (Friday 29 May 2026)
Posted on 28 April 2026
Contents
Summary
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.
- Wage
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£16,224 a year
- Training course
- Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday – 8 hours per day, Friday – 7 hours per day. (Mon - Thurs 8:00am to 4:30pm, Fri 8:00am to 3:30pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 August 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
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
- 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.
- 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
Where you'll work
Homeside House
Silverhills Road, Decoy Industrial Estate
Newton Abbot
TQ12 5ND
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EXETER AND NORTH DEVON COLLEGES GROUP
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About this employer
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.
https://www.teignhousing.co.uk/about-us/templer-homebuild/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Permanent contract guaranteeing you a job once you are qualified
- 23 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Personal Protective Equipment and Uniform
- We provide you with Toolkit to get you started
After this apprenticeship
A permanent contract guaranteeing you a job once you are qualified. Options to explore Supervisory/Foreperson roles for those interested in progression.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EXETER AND NORTH DEVON COLLEGES GROUP
apprenticeships@ianwilliams.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028695.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Friday 29 May 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.