Apprentice Plumbing / Gas Engineer

37 hours per week over 5 days, based in Preston with time given to attend training

National Minimum Wage £7.55 – £12.21 depending on your age

What will you be doing in this role?

This is a fixed term contract for up to four years and will lead to a Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating accredited by City and Guilds and BPEC. We are working with JTL to deliver this apprenticeship.

During the first phase of your apprenticeship, you'll work with the plumbing team gaining valuable insight and hands on experience on how plumbing is designed, installed and repaired in a domestic home. Alongside this, you will be required to attend theory and practical sessions at our chosen training provider, JTL in Preston. You will then progress to the gas phase of your apprenticeship as your skills and knowledge develop.

You'll build your NVQ portfolio to demonstrate that you have gained the required knowledge and skills and complete examinations. You will need to pass each year of your training to progress.

What we are looking for in you

• You'll have Maths & English GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• You'll be hardworking and self-motivated.
• You'll be a team player who shares our values and puts customers and communities at the heart of all they do.
• You'll have a good understanding of health and safety relevant to this role.
• You'll have a genuine desire to pursue a career in plumbing & gas – and be able to demonstrate this to us!
• As you progress, you will need to have a full manual driving licence, so if you don't have one already you will need to work towards this in future.

Visit the JTL Website for more information about the apprenticeship. Please note that the successful candidate will need to register with JTL and successfully complete their initial screening in order to take up this role.

Why work at Community Gateway?

We are a values-based employer and our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays and including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cash plan, reward and recognition scheme and much more. More information about our benefits can be found on the attachment below.

Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!

A bit more about us:

Community Gateway own and manage around 7000 homes across the cityof Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.

And finally, we want to be a great place to work….so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you. If you haven't done so already, check out the candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.

Dates for your diary:

The closing date for this role is Sunday 27th July 2025 at midnight with interviews expected to be held week commencing 4th August 2025.

We anticipate a high number of applicants for this role and reserve the right to close this vacancy early. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We know interviews aren't everyone's cup of tea (or coffee) so these will be as informal as possible and focus on your experience and knowledge. You'll also complete an assessment as part of the process.