Peabody has an exciting opportunity for a Multi-Trade Apprentice to join our team in London. The successful applicant will join us on a full time fixed term  basis of 2 years and will receive a competitive salary of £14,250 per annum + Benefits.
When you join Peabody, you join an extensive and growing business. One with 55,000 homes, 110,000 residents and a 150-year history. As a major housing association we have outstanding challenges for people with talent and motivation. But we also have a strong commitment to the ideals of our philanthropist founder: George Peabody. That means you’ll have every chance to achieve – while making a difference.
The Multi-Trade Apprentice role:
The Handy Persons service offers a wide range of services to residents that are over 65 years and/or have a registered disability. The team carry out DIY, maintenance and decorating jobs in residential properties across London. This is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to learn a trade and gain valuable experience. Successful completion will lead to a City and Guilds, NVQ Level 2 Construction Maintenance and Operations.
Key responsibilities of our Multi-Trade Apprentice:
To support an experienced Handy Person to carry out a range of painting and decorating and general maintenance jobs including:
- Painting and decorating
- Replacing existing light shades, tubes, bulbs and fuses.
- Fitting smoke alarms (battery-operated only)
- Installing doorbells
- Bleeding radiators
- Assembling flat-packed furniture
- Fitting/changing locks
- Fitting curtain rails and shelves
- Putting Hooks on walls, hanging mirrors and pictures.
- Moving and assembling small pieces of furniture.
- Cosmetic repairs to paintwork, varnish and wallpaper.
- Fitting towel rails
- Ensure the provision of excellent customer services to all stakeholders in order to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Participate in training to develop a wide range of skills within the handy service function.
Knowledge/experience/skills required by the Multi-Trade Apprentice:
- Willingness to learn new skills and be flexible in your approach.
- Ability to communicate sensitively with a wide range of people.
- Awareness of health and safety and risk related issues.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Practical DIY skills
- Available for an immediate start (Desirable)
- A-D / /9-4 grade in Maths and English equivalent to a level 1 qualification.
Closing date and time: Wednesday 26th September 5.00pm.
Interviews are due to take place on the 3rd October 2022 with a proposed start date of mid-October.
If you feel you have the skills and experience needed to become our Multi-Trade Apprentice please click ‘Apply’ now to be directed to our careers page and complete your application. Please monitor your emails also during this time.
Peabody is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
No agency interest