Salary: National - £22,672 per annum (£10.90 per hour)

London - £24,856 per annum (£11.95 per hour)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Mobile Working - various opportunities available across England (Please see below for further details)

Contract Type: 2 year apprenticeship / Fixed Term Contract



Are you looking to learn and develop your trade skills?

Clarion are offering you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills working alongside an experienced trade mentor, whilst supporting you through a formal college course aligned to your role.

If you're interested in developing a broad range of fundamental trade skills then this could be your chance to join our team working for the UKs largest Housing association.

This level 2 apprenticeship includes skills in carpentry, joinery, plumbing, plastering, brick and block work, external works and associated finishing trades including tiling, painting, and decorating.

Starting in September 2024 you'll gain experience in repairs and maintenance, deliver services to our residents' homes and comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards. You'll ensure that the service delivered exceeds customer needs, requirements and expectations by working with your mentor and colleagues to develop a culture which continually improves the customer experience.

With good communication and people skills you'll promote team work and develop excellent working relationships with all members of staff across the Clarion Housing Group, and all other key stakeholders, both internal and external.

Experience in interacting with mobile IT devices, such as smart phones or tablets and a passion to provide excellent customer service is essential.

If you have a can do attitude, are committed to learning and ensuring that repair and maintenance services continually improve then we want to hear from you.

In addition to full support and training we'll also offer you;

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Tools and Protective Clothing
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Excellent career prospects
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At least 25 days paid holiday a year plus bank holidays
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Generous pension scheme
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Flexible benefits scheme offering a variety of deals and discounts from financial and health plans to savings on your shopping or eating out.



For further details on this opportunity and to download the role profile Trade Apprentice and the apprenticeship standard Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 please visit our website or click 'apply'.

Don't miss out - Apply today!

Closing Date: Monday 22nd April 2024 at midnight.



Applicants will be contacted by telephone as part of the pre-screening process. Following this call successful candidates will be asked to attend an unpaid 1 day work placement taking place between Monday 13th May and Friday 24th May 2024 (if these dates are not suitable please inform us when we call you and we will try to accommodate an alternative date).

Final interviews are likely to take place between Monday 27th May and Friday 31st May 2024.



Opportunities are available at various locations across England including: Essex, Norfolk, Surrey, West Sussex, Hertfordshire, Manchester, London (South, East, North West and West). You will be able to choose your preferred location during the application process.



Please note this multitrade apprenticeship is delivered as block release. That means that if you are successful in securing this apprenticeship then you will need to stay away from home (in a hotel) for one week, every 5 weeks. This is so you can attend our college in Coalville, Leicester.



This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Applicants may be required to drive company vehicles for work use only.

Where necessary, we may be able to support those without a current valid driving licence to obtain this by offering help towards costs and an additional paid day off per month for driving instruction.

Clarion Response

Clarion Response provides repairs and maintenance services to the residents of Clarion Housing's 125,000 homes nationwide.

Clarion Response is part of Clarion Housing Group, which also comprises the country's largest housing association, a charitable foundation and a property development company.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.