Apprentice - Gas Engineering

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance contractor is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a Gas Engineering apprenticeship in Manchester. This role offers practical experience and leads towards a nationally recognised qualification. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 GCSEs and a willingness to learn. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, wellbeing support, and more.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability are valued.
• Willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable practical experience in Gas Engineering.
• Work towards a Level 3 nationally recognised qualification in Gas Engineering.
• Receive off-the-job training at college.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Physical work enjoyment

Education

Minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity. Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary Group's organisations. As part of our not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values — working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service. We have developed an attractive employment package reflecting our commitment to wellbeing and flexibility.

What will you do?

You will work in the Glasgow region. This opportunity will give you a chance to gain valuable practical experience in Gas Engineering, all whilst learning the keys skills and knowledge of working in a multi-trade operation helping to build a career in the industry. You will work towards a Level 3 nationally recognised qualification in Gas Engineering, leading to an Apprenticeship Standard SCQF 6 nationally recognised qualification at the end. You will receive off-the-job training at college to support your development, and be supported by the team to ensure you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship.

Responsibilities and qualifications

We look for candidates who live and breathe our values — Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability — and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication. On top of this, the following skills and abilities are required:

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths and English
• Good practical and problem solving skills
• Enjoy getting stuck in to physical work
• Hold or on track to hold a full valid UK driving licence, in order to drive a company van on completion

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues