Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Black Country Housing Group

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. 

Training:
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.

Training Outcome:
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. 

Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

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