Apprentice Plumbing and Heating - Customer Only

Apprentice Plumbing and Domestic Heating – Customer Only

Based at our regional office in Maryport, with set days out in the community and to attend college

Pay, £21,216 (under 20) - £24,853 (21 and over)

Hours, 37.5 hours per week

51 months fixed term apprenticeship, with the potential for a permanent role at the end

Home, a place where you belong

At Home Group, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home – and a great place to build their career. Our apprenticeships give you the chance to earn while you learn, gain a recognised qualification, and make a real difference to people and communities.

As part of our commitment to creating real opportunities, this role will be reserved for a Home Group customer. This could be someone who currently uses our services, has used them before, or is supported through our care or housing services.

You don’t need previous experience to join us. What matters most is your potential, motivation and willingness to learn.

Why choose a Home Group apprenticeship?

• Get paid while gaining a fully funded, industry-recognised qualification

• Day release for college study with Lakes College

• Dedicated mentor and on-the-job support from day one

• Protected study time built into your working week

• Access to the same benefits, awards and recognition as permanent colleagues

• A welcoming, inclusive culture where you can be yourself

• Real opportunities to progress into a permanent role and continue your career with us.

Our customer only apprenticeships are open to all ages and backgrounds, whether you’re starting out, changing direction, or returning to work.

About the role

You’ll be a valued member of the team, learning by doing and supporting colleagues with meaningful, hands-on work. You’ll be trusted with real responsibilities while being fully supported as you develop your skills and confidence.

You’ll learn how to:

• Learning how to install, repair and maintain domestic plumbing and heating systems

• Assisting with safety checks and following gas safety regulation

• Diagnosing faults and helping to fix issues in customers’ homes

• Safe working practices and risk awareness

• Work safely, following health and safety guidelines

• Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues, showing care, respect and good timekeeping

• Progress through applying learning, working safely and gaining independence toward qualified status.

What qualification will you gain?

• Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician, delivered by Lakes College

You’ll combine on-the-job learning with structured study, building skills and confidence that will support your long-term career.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for people who:

• Achieved GCSEs in English and Mathematics grades 9-4 (A*-C)

• Are IT confident, or at the very least have a basic understanding

• Are keen to learn and develop new skills for example, communication both, verbal and written

• Share our values, want to make a difference, and thrive in a team environment

• Are organised, curious and willing to ask questions

• You don’t need previous experience; we’ll support you every step of the way.

Stronger together

Home Group is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong Home Group a great place to work!

Find out more

Click APPLY NOW to see our Apprentice Plumbing and Domestic Heating Job Description, find out about us, for help to apply and for all our benefits. Roles can close early, so don’t wait, get your application in.

If you need any adjustment during the recruitment process, please let us know, we’re happy to help. We can’t offer a CoS for this role

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