Apprentice Plumber

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council as an Apprentice Plumber and kickstart your career while earning a competitive salary. This apprenticeship offers a comprehensive training experience, allowing you to learn key skills in plumbing and heating within a supportive community-focused environment. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to impactful projects that benefit the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to mentoring and training opportunities

Discounts at retailers

FREE Physiotherapy and Counselling services

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications of English and Maths at Level 2.
• Good communication and teamwork skills required.
• Commitment to the full duration of the apprenticeship necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in plumbing and heating works for maintenance programs.
• Gain experience in the construction industry through hands-on training.
• Contribute to community improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

English and Maths at Level 2

Job description

Are you ready to kickstart your career, earn while you learn, and make a real difference in your community?



At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we’re not just offering you an apprenticeship - we’re offering a launchpad for your future. We are a bold, brave, and innovative council, united by our values — working as one team, embracing diversity, delivering on our promises, striving for excellence, and putting our community at the heart of everything we do.



Whether you're just starting out or looking for a fresh direction, our apprenticeships are designed to help you thrive. Every task you take on, every skill you learn, and every idea you share contributes to something bigger - creating better lives for our community.



As an Apprentice Plumber, you will undertake learning that will include the effective and safe delivery of plumbing and heating works as part of the HV+E services team. You will gain experience by assisting in the successful delivery of the Council planned maintenance programs, cyclical maintenance programs and reactive maintenance. You will also work with a range of disciplinary teams throughout your apprenticeship to attain a rounded knowledge of the construction industry.



Please note this is a fixed term apprenticeship for up to 48 months.



What skills and experience do you need?



We are looking for someone who is passionate about working for our community and has the following qualifications / experience:

• Minimum qualifications of English and Maths at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C or above / Functional Skills Level 2)


• Good communication and teamwork skills


• Commitment to the full duration of the apprenticeship — showing reliability, motivation, and readiness to balance work and study responsibilities


• Willingness to learn and develop new skills - apprenticeships are designed for those ready to grow through hands-on experience and training.Please outline in your personal statement how you meet this criteria.

What can we offer you?



We offer our apprentices an excellent reward package including:

• A competitive salary while gaining a nationally recognised qualification

We pay our apprentices National Minimum Wage for Age:

Age 21 and over = £12.21 per hour

Age 18 to 20 = £10.00 per hour

Under 18 = £7.55 per hour

• 27 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).


• Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about public service


• Access to mentoring, training, and personal development opportunities


• Discounts at high street and online retailers


• FREE Physiotherapy and Counselling services plus many other Wellbeing benefits.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.



If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Chris Donnison our Building & HVE Service Manager by email [e-mail] or call 01642 524067



Apply Now!

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