FIXED TERM: 4 Years
SALARY: £24,413
LOCATION: Tiverton
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 about this role please contact Ben Penney Commercial Services Manager on 07792847896
For full details please read the Job Description and Person Specification - Building Maintenance Apprentice (Electrician)
The Job Description refers to the level of competencies required for this post. For an explanation of what this means, please see Core Competencies.
A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.
Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor skilled worker visas at this time. For more information on pre-employment checks, please review the documents found here.
Please download and complete our Job Application Form and send to Opportunities@middevon.gov.uk. Alternatively, print and send by post to:
People Services
Mid Devon District Council
Phoenix House
Phoenix Lane
Tiverton, Devon
EX16 6PP
Please remember to quote the following post and vacancy numbers:
CLOSING DATE:
11 September 2025 at 5:00pm
PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATE:
18 September 2025
MDDC reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.
We're committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If we've not contacted you within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Thank you for showing an interest in this vacancy and we wish you every success with your on-going job search.
