Apprentice Electrician

We're looking for an Electrical Apprentice to join our Natural Resources Team and assist on our South West Water contract  across Devon & Cornwall,  working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Installation & Maintenance Technician

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.

Location: Okehampton, Devon- travel across Devon and Cornwall will be required

Hours: 45 hours per week 

Salary: £23,400

Start Date: September 2026

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

How does an apprenticeship work?

As an Electrical Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 3 apprenticeship in Installation & Maintenance Technician, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the Natural Resources Team and support with the overall design, build and maintenance of infrastructure projects, with a common goal of connecting people.

Your day to day will include:

• Inspecting and testing equipment to ensure functionality and compliance with regulations
• Performing routine maintenance and repairs on electrical infrastructure
• Following strict health and safety regulations, including wearing PPE and working safely around roads.
• Gaining knowledge of electrical regulations and standards

What are we looking for?

The role of an Electrical Apprentice is great for you if you:

• Have GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English
• 18 years or older by the time the position starts
• Are willing to learn
• Self-motivated, punctual and organised
• Driving License 

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier