Job description
Apprentice Plumber & Heating Operative X2 - 4 Years
Looking for a rewarding career where you will learn on the job as an apprentice to achieve a nationally recognised qualification whilst earning?
Starting Salary of £16,732 per annum, progressing to £41,830per annum with satisfactory performance and successful completion of NVQ3 qualification.
About Us
Fairhive is a non-profit affordable housing provider with ambition. We already provide affordable housing to more than 20,000 people in our community and are striving to do more. We are a dynamic organisation seeking to provide over 1000 new homes by 2025 while also increasing flexibility with the way we work and reducing our environmental impact and improving our sustainability.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in Plumbing, Heating And Gas to achieve a nationally recognised level qualification.
The apprenticeship is a fixed term contract which will run for 4 years, and will combine on-the-job learning, online study and attending College.
The role is Aylesbury based with some agile working, working 38 hours per week with one day for study leave.
The on the job training coupled with lecturer driven tutorials will enable you to:
Acquire all the skills you will need to be a plumbing and heating engineer
Gain an understanding of the fundamentals that underpin gas, heating, boilers and central heating systems
Become proficient in system design, boiler repairs and servicing
Work closely with experienced engineers who will also mentor you to grow and discover the various facets of this area
About You
We’re looking for someone who understands how to connect with people and is great at communicating with residents and others teams
If you’re open minded, confident, compassionate and want to learn more about Plumbing, Heating And Gas then we’d love to hear from you!
You will ideally have skills and attributes that include:
good communication,- you enjoy a challenging role,
- like meeting new people and
- are motivated to make a difference in the local community.
The minimum qualifications required are 4 GCSEs at grade A* to D or equivalent including Mathematics and English.
Are you self-motivated, passionate about helping people and keen to develop yourself? This may be the perfect position for you!
Benefits include
- 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Discretionary performance related payment
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working
- Health Cash Plan
- Workplace Options Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discount scheme
Please note that this role is only open to those that do not already have a qualification in Plumbing and heating or gas
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our Vision and Values express our commitment to becoming a leader in our field, providing quality affordable homes and investing in Aylesbury and our surrounding areas’ diverse communities. As part of our continued commitment to our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability, as part of our ongoing commitment to Equality and Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Leader
Closing date: 16th August 2023 at 1pm
Interview date: TBC
All applications for this role will be reviewed on a continuous basis. As such, should a suitable candidate apply before the closing date, interviews and offers may take place before this date.