Salary: £26,208 per annum (£12.60 per hour)
Location: Brighton
Hours: 40 hours per week (Specific working times to be discussed with line manager at interview stage)
Contract Type: 2-year apprenticeship / Fixed Term Contract
Are you looking to learn and develop your trade skills?
Clarion are offering you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills working alongside an experienced trade mentor, whilst supporting you through a formal college course aligned to your role.
If you're interested in developing a broad range of fundamental trade skills then this could be your chance to join our team working for the UKs largest Housing association.
This level 2 apprenticeship includes skills in carpentry, joinery, plumbing, plastering, brick and block work, external works and associated finishing trades including tiling, painting, and decorating.
Starting in August 2025 you'll gain experience in repairs and maintenance, deliver services to our residents' homes and comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards. You'll ensure that the service delivered exceeds customer needs, requirements and expectations by working with your mentor and colleagues to develop a culture which continually improves the customer experience.
With good communication and people skills you'll promote team work and develop excellent working relationships with all members of staff across the Clarion Housing Group, and all other key stakeholders, both internal and external.
Experience in interacting with mobile IT devices, such as smart phones or tablets and a passion to provide excellent customer service is essential.
If you have a can do attitude, are committed to learning and ensuring that repair and maintenance services continually improve then we want to hear from you.
Please review the full role profile on our website before applying.
The eligibility criteria for an Apprenticeship and the Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeships standard can be found on our website.
Please note this multi-trade apprenticeship is delivered as block release. That means that if you are successful in securing this apprenticeship then you will need to stay away from home (in a hotel) for one week, every 5/6 weeks. This is so you can attend our college in Coalville, Leicester. For more information about this please see details on our website.
Closing Date: Thursday 25th September 2025 at midnight. You may receive a follow up call regarding your application prior to this date.
Applicants will be contacted by telephone as part of the pre-screening process. Following this call successful candidates will be asked to attend an unpaid 1-day work placement on Wednesday 1st October 2025 and a final interview will take place on Thursday 2nd October 2025.
If you are successful, you will receive a follow up call to advise. If you are unsuccessful, you will receive an email from recruitment.
This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.
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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.
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