Plumbing Apprentice
| Posting date: | 04 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £6.40 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 22 days annual leave (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2024 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0BE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orwell Housing Association |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | REQ000092_1725436663 |
Summary
Plumbing Apprentice
Salary: £6.40 per hour; £13,312 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week; Fixed Term Contract
Location: Ipswich/ Mobile
Ref: IP328
Our Orwell Repairs Service are looking for a Plumbing Apprentice to assist the Multiskilled team!
The purpose of this post is to combine practical on-the-job training enabling the post holder to gather and demonstrate a broad set of skills and combine this with studying for a recognised qualification. The post holder will undertake a Plumbing Apprenticeship Course with Suffolk New College.
In this role, you will:
- Assist in the day-to-day work of the team.
- Be fully conversant in Orwell's system for prioritising repairs and to assist to ensure works orders are within the specified completion timescales.
- Study for a recognised qualification.
- Understand and comply with Orwell's Health & Safety policy, and to carry out activities in a safe manner.
- Liaise daily with the logistics team in regard to diary commitments for each day.
- Actively engage in learning how to use equipment required correctly and safely such as hand tools, power tools and any other equipment as required.
About you
Our ideal candidate will …
- Be punctual and reliable
- Have good communication skills including verbal and written
As this is a training focused employment opportunity, qualifications are not considered necessary, and completion of GCSE English and/or Maths will be provided as part of the apprenticeship (if required)
More reasons to apply…
- 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…)
- Reward and recognition awards
- Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
- Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
- Wellbeing programme
- Cashback Health plan
- Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
Interviews: To be confirmed
Before applying…
Additional employment documents: https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/work-with-us/additional-employment-documents/
Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.
Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).
The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.
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