The role
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
About Southwark Repairs
Southwark repairs is changing, we’ve got an ambitious plan to improve the way we deliver our services and how we interact with our residents. We’re all along for the ride, changing our culture and expectations to drive performance. As part of our strategy and growth of the team we’re looking to recruit apprentices. You’ll be working in our residents homes as well as undertaking an apprenticeship qualification.
We have a lot of current and previous apprentices working with us so you’ll have a lot of support from a community who understand what you’re doing and where you want to go.
The Role:
This is a level three apprenticeship covering installation, servicing and repair of plumbing and heating systems both inside and outside of our homes. You’ll learn skills across both of the areas and be challenged in both of these interesting fields.
About you: What are the requirements?
- you must be aged 16 or over (no upper age limit)
- available to work minimum of 30 hours per week (full time)
- willing to learn
Educational qualification requirements will vary depending on the type and level of apprenticeship
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities as well as females applicants. Our residents and their needs are varied and we want to make sure our workforce reflects those we work for as much as possible.
This really is a fun and interesting time to get involved with Southwark repairs and helping us shape our service for the future, making sure we deliver the best service possible to our residents now and the years to come.
Benefits and more information:
- https://www.jobsatsouthwark.co.uk/why-us/
- https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and-more/
Additional salary details
Benefits:
- A salary with full employee benefits including holiday, discounts, and many more
- Gain a recognised qualification
- The opportunity to gain an accredited Math and English
Level 3 qualification
- A structured programme with support throughout
- On the job training from professional colleagues
- Be a part of an apprentice community
More Information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and-more/
Recruitment timetable
Closing Date: 27th June 2022 at Midnight
Assessment Day / Interview: Thursday 28th July 2022
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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