Plumbing Apprentice

Each apprentice will work alongside experienced operatives to gain hands‑on experience delivering responsive repairs, planned works, and day‑to‑day maintenance within customers’ homes.

Under supervision, they will develop core trade skills, customer‑service confidence, and a strong understanding of safety and compliance requirements relevant to their field.

Plumbing Apprentice:

The Plumbing Apprentice will assist plumbers with repairs, maintenance tasks, bathroom components, pipework, and general reactive works. With guidance, they will build practical plumbing skills and an understanding of water systems, fittings, and compliance standards. This position supports the service’s aim to maintain strong internal trade capacity and reduce reliance on external contractors.

Plumbing Apprentice - Trade Tasks:

Assist with unblocking toilets and drains as part of reactive plumbing repairs Support repairs to leaking pipes, immersion heaters, and water‑heating components Help install and maintain bathroom components, fittings, and general pipework Carry out basic maintenance tasks such as checking or adjusting plumbing fixtures under supervision Assist with safe manual handling of plumbing materials, proper storage, waste removal, and maintaining tidy work areas Support multi‑trade operatives when plumbing tasks overlap with general repairs

Training:

Delivery model:  

Work-based training with your employer   Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 3 years)   Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being  Approximately 5 on-site assessment visits per year   Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 857 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship 

Qualifications included:  

City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating  Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship 

End Point Assessment: 

Multiple choice test   Design project   Practical installation and application test  Professional discussion, based on a log book completed during the end point assessment period  

Training Outcome:
An apprentice at Soha Response can expect strong long term career prospects, as the organisation is actively investing in developing a sustainable in house workforce through apprenticeships With hands on training and structured learning, apprentices gain the skills needed to move confidently into qualified trade roles such as electricians There are clear opportunities to specialise or progress into wider areas of the service, including multi trade work or specialist repair functions As the organisation is committed to long term workforce planning and community investment, successful apprentices have strong potential for stable, ongoing employment

Employer Description:

Soha Housing is a successful, community‑based housing association providing a range of affordable homes across South Oxfordshire and nearby areas. As a mutual organisation, residents can become Members and influence how services are shaped. We focus on excellent local housing management, strong communities, and sustainable growth, including major investments in zero‑carbon homes and neighbourhood improvements. Today we manage over 8,000 homes, employ around 220 staff, and continue to expand responsibly with initiatives such as the in‑house repairs service, Soha Response, and a new apprenticeship programme.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Willingness to learn,Reliability and Commitment,Safety Awareness,Excellent Work Ethic