We’re on the hunt for an apprentice as we’re giving a golden opportunity to learn vital skills while providing high quality support to our repairs service. Are you ready to join us on our journey to support people by delivering ‘Great Places’, ‘Great Services’ and ‘Great Tomorrows’?

You’ll take great pride in your work, showcasing your organisational and communication skills. You’ll also love variety as no two days are the same in this busy role.

Our new Business Administration Apprentice will be mentored by experienced, professionals during this amazing 18 month chance to gain the knowledge and skills that will set you up for a rewarding career in social housing.

So, what’s in it for me?

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include agile working, the flexibility you may need wherever possible, mileage, private healthcare options, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being. You’ll have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

We’ve a state-of-the-art, flexible workspace so you’ll have both great people and a great environment around you. We’ll also provide you with an agile kit and access to Touchdown Points where you can plug in to a workstation, catch up with colleagues and attend local meetings.

We’re also proud to be awarded the coveted Investor in People Platinum award – the highest of IiP accreditation. The award recognises organisations which are passionate about making sure all employees get the best experience at work.

To start your Futures Journey take a look at our Role Profile, please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.

Who are we looking for?

We are on the hunt for a Joiner to join our high performing Repairs Team based in Leabrooks, are you hunting for a new challenge with an ambitious organisation and ready to join us on our mission to deliver ‘Great Places’, Great Services’, and ‘Great Tomorrows’?

This is a great opportunity to showcase your background in building maintenance and construction as you work as part of the team on a range of joinery repair and replacement works, providing a polished, tidy finish to domestic repairs, both in and around homes.

As well as being technically top notch, you’re also friendly and helpful which is just what’s needed when working in our customers’ homes.

You’ll need to have:

• NVQ level 2/City & Guilds (or equivalent) in joinery or carpentry
• Knowledge of and the skills to carry out a range of carpentry and joinery works as your main trade.
• Skills in other trades.
• The role will involve lone working, so you’ll need to be able to work on your own initiative and understand your responsibility for health and safety.

You’ll be provided with quality tools and a use of a company van for the job, so you need to have a full, clean driving licence.

A few key points from our role profile:

• To carry out a range of Joinery repair and replacement works including multi-skilled work such as repairing gutters and making good to areas when disturbed by installations, in and around domestic properties.
• Minimise disruption to customers and ensure compliance with safe methods of working in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act, Building Regulations & FHG’s Health, Safety and Environment Policy.
• Maintain effective communication with the Supervisory/ administration and management staff passing on information, concerns, and problems regarding any job.
• Attend pre-arranged void jobs and/or pre-arranged responsive repair appointments to carry out work or contact customers directly to make access arrangements.

What we’ll do for you

Your weekly hours of work would be 37, Mon - Thurs 8:00am till 4:00pm, Fri 8:00am till 3:30pm with 30 minutes break for lunch break, paid monthly. You'll also get 25 days holiday plus bank holidays as well as concessionary holiday over Christmas!

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits with a big emphasis on health and well-being. You’ll also have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

We’re proud holders of the coveted Investor in People Platinum award – the highest of IiP accreditation. The award recognises organisations which are passionate about making sure all employees get the best experience at work.

To start your Futures Journey take a look at our Role Profile, please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date