Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Black Country Housing Group
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Rowley Regis, B65 0EE
Closes in 2 days (Tuesday 24 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 September 2024
Contents
Summary
BCHG are looking to recruit a Plumbing and Heating Apprentice to work alongside experienced colleagues, carrying out the plumbing aspects involved in installing bathrooms & kitchens to include repairs, identifying and fixing leaks, replacing pipe work and radiators, etc as well as carrying out elements of other trades to support the work required.
- Annual wage
- £15,392 a year
- Training course
- Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 14 October
- Duration
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4 Years
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Main Duties and responsibilities will be:
- You will be expected to undertake training to complete a full range of plumbing and heating repairs, maintenance, and installation works.
- To carry out routine and/or planned maintenance in relation to plumbing & heating.
- Carry out responsive repairs i.e. fixing leaking fixtures and fittings, taps, sinks, showers, basins, baths, radiators, outside taps as well as fixing heating systems.
- Installation of plumbing and heating systems i.e. replacing complete heating systems boilers, radiators or installing the plumbing parts of new kitchens and bathrooms.
- Understand and maintain grounds and external fabrication of a building, such as drainage and guttering.
- Understand and demonstrate the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Comply with organisational safety, policies and procedures and identify hazards and reduce them.
- To carry out all instructions issued to you by your manager or supervisor, or any person responsible with your training.
- Attend and complete all training and development courses as required.
- Understand and maintain plant, safety systems and equipment.
- Understand and demonstrate the safe use of hand tools, for example screwdrivers, power drills, pliers, paper strippers and a variety of other tools used in plumbing and carpentry.
- Demonstrate and understand the importance of the control of resources and stock.
- Carry out repairs and reactive maintenance.
- Understand the importance of customer service and demonstrate it throughout your time in the role.
- Record and report information accurately either internally or externally.
Where you’ll work
134 High Street
Rowley Regis
B65 0EE
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
JTL
Your training course
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- The successful candidate will receive full on the job training from experienced colleagues in Plumbing & Heating and all connected trades.
- They will attend College one day a week and be visited in the workplace by their assessor to help guide them along the work required.
- There will then be a practical end point assessment at the end and, upon successful completion, you will have achieved the Level 3 Plumbing & Heating Apprenticeship Standard.
More training information
- Attend a suitable college or training provider selected by the BCHG to carry out the training related to the qualification.
- Carry out on site and college-based learning in compliance with Black Country Housing Group Employee Code of Conduct and work safe ethics.
Seek continuous improvement in all aspects of work and college-based learning and to take part in reviews to assess this improvement. - This qualification will take up to 4 years depending on experience and prior qualifications.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade A*C/9-4 or L2 equivalent)
- Maths (grade Grade A*C/9-4 or L2 equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Hands-on experience will be gained alongside studying for your Plumbing qualification, giving you the best possible chance to succeed. This will be an amazing chance for someone to kick-start their career in the best way possible; gaining knowledge from and being supported by experienced peers.
About this company
Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.
Company benefits
28 Days Annual leave per year, plus bank holiday entitlements – so you can have a well-earned rest NUS card funded by BCHG - helping you make the most of the Student discounts available to you
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training. You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Anna Bishop
anna_bishop@sandwell.gov.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275643.
Apply now
Closes in 2 days (Tuesday 24 September at 11:59pm)
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