Apprentice Plumber

What we’re looking for:

• Are you keen to develop a career within the plumbing trade sector?
• Are you committed to providing great customer service?
• Do you hold Level 1 qualifications equivalent to 5 GCSEs?
• Have you been in the UK for at least the last 3 years?
• Will you be aged 18 or above by the time your apprenticeship commences?

If so, this role is perfect for you!

Here at Peabody, we have an opportunity for an Apprentice Plumber on a Permanent at our Houghton Hall offices.

A bit about the role:

As an Apprentice Plumber, you will gain valuable insight into the social housing industry by working with the Reactive Plumbing Team. You will be paired with a qualified Plumber to help you gain practical experience and valuable insight into the role and be given training in a variety of activities including plumbing, carpentry, plastering and painting and required to participate in classes and workshops on and off site, complete tests and assignments.

As the purpose of this role is to gain insight into and experience of the Plumbing role, you will spend the duration of your course with the plumbing team to ensure you end the apprenticeship with the most learning and experience possible to help you shape your career moving forward.

You will complete a variety of induction training to settle you in and then begin your Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship. If there is a need for you to complete English and/or Maths at Level 1 Functional Skills, this will form part of your apprenticeship programme.

Some of the key results for the role include:

• Prioritise the experience of our residents making sure that they are treated with respect and happy with the quality of the work and service provided.
• Attend workshops and participate in all relevant learning opportunities both in your role and at your course.
• Assisting within the relevant department, but also learning other aspects of the company.
• Observe health and safety procedures at all times to protect yourself, colleagues and residents.
• Learn about various aspects of the job and how your role and the roles of your team positively contribute to the work of the wider Peabody Group.
  

A minimum of 1 to 2 days working in the Houghton Regis office is required

A bit about us:

160 years after it was established, Peabody is one of the oldest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK.

The Peabody Group is responsible for more than 107,000 homes, with around 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties. We also have around 20,000 care and support customers.

Our purpose is to help people flourish, and we are getting closer to residents by taking a local approach.

We are committed to delivering a responsive and easily accessible repairs service and investing in our existing homes so they are safe and well maintained. Our retrofit projects will make thousands of our homes more energy efficient.

We work with councils and communities to promote economic inclusion, tackle inequality and poverty, and prioritise wellbeing.

Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:

• Up to 22 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates 
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year 
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Are you ready to apply?

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

To be considered for the position of Apprentice Plumber, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role. 

Interviews will be held week commencing 29th April.

If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk and one of our team will be in touch.

Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.