Apprentice Multi Trade Operative - Brighton

Clarion Housing Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is offering an exciting level 2 apprenticeship for a Trade Operative in Cardiff. Join a team dedicated to providing high-quality repairs and maintenance services while gaining hands-on experience in carpentry, plumbing, and other trade skills. Ideal candidates will possess good communication and teamwork abilities, along with a commitment to customer service. This apprenticeship starts in August 2025 and involves both practical work and formal college training.

Benefits

Ongoing training and mentorship

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Committed to learning and improving services.
• Experience in interacting with mobile IT devices is essential.
• Passion for customer service is vital.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge alongside an experienced trade mentor.
• Work on carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance tasks.
• Promote teamwork and develop strong relationships.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Interaction with mobile IT devices

Job description

Overview

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

What you will do

Gain knowledge and skills working alongside an experienced trade mentor, while supporting you through a formal college course aligned to your role. If you’re interested in developing a broad range of fundamental trade skills, 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.

Apprenticeship details

If this sounds like an opportunity for you then please review the full role profile before applying – Apprentice Trade Operative. The eligibility criteria for an Apprenticeship is detailed here and you can review the Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeships standard here.

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 click here.

Application timeline

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.

Requirements and notices

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.