Job Description
Would you like to learn about how to provide quality repairs and maintenance services to our valued residents? If so, you may be interested in our opening for an Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative based on the Isle of Wight, on a full-time basis for the length of your qualification/course.
You’ll be based at our modern, vibrant office in Newport on the Isle of Wight. There is free parking onsite with access to local transport links.
Working within the Southern Maintenance Services team, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality repairs and maintenance for our customers at Southern Housing Group.
As part of an 18-month apprenticeship, you will work within our team to gain experience and training in this field. This role will support your college studies.
You will work a 40-hour week which will include your studies.
We have an opportunity to hire 3 apprentices - apply now to avoid disappointment!
What we need from you
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Why work for Southern Housing Group?
There’s never been a better time to join . You’ll be part of a dynamic team within a flexible and innovative organisation who are stable and independent, which is crucial during these unprecedented times. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do our colleagues. We actively encourage applications from people of any background who can bring an array of experience, skills and culture to our business, making us stronger and united. We celebrate our diversity and offer a safe environment where you can feel comfortable to truly be yourself. We’re proud to be part of various networks including BAME, The Women’s Network, PRISM – we’re also a Stonewall Diversity Champion, allowing those from within the LGBTQA+ community to feel empowered to express themselves freely without prejudice.
As a Disability Confident employer with disabled-friendly offices and remote working opportunities, we actively encourage everyone to come and work for us, regardless of any form of disability. As such, we’ll happily make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you, should you need it. If you need additional support with your application due a disability, please contact us at .uk and we’ll be happy to help.
Interviews will take place on 5th and 6th October 2021
Please be aware that due to the nature and sensitivity of some of our roles we are not always able to consider applications from Southern Housing Group residents.We would not normally appoint residents to roles which cover the estate or properties which they live in. We want to ensure our colleagues have a good work/life balance. Please note that additional residential checks will be completed before an offer is made.
Southern Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that colleagues who are at risk of redundancy due to the current business reviews will be given priority consideration for this role. Applications from colleagues who are not at risk will be considered if there are no expressions of interest from ‘at risk’ colleagues.
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