Role Summary & Benefits

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 information about Mid Devon District Council please visit: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/

For any questions or for an informal conversation regarding the position of Commercial Team Leader at Phoenix House, Tiverton please contact Ben Penney Commercial Services Manager – 07792847896