Apprentice Plumber - Dundee

Hillcrest; Dundee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest, one of Scotland's largest housing associations, is offering an exciting Apprenticeship in Plumbing for individuals eager to kickstart their career. As an Apprentice Plumber, you will be involved in essential maintenance and installation tasks while learning on the job and attending college to gain an SVQ level 6 qualification.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Patterns

Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package

Free access to online discounts

Death in Service Benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Hard worker willing to learn and work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance team with repairs and installations in tenants' homes.
• Attend college to study towards an SVQ level 6 Qualification.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ level 6 Qualification

Job description

Job ref: HH25/100 Post: Apprentice Plumber Hours per week: 39 hours Rate of pay: £8.00 per hour during first year of Apprenticeship + Company Benefits Contract terms: Temporary Closing Date: 06 Jun 2025 17:00

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN?

Kick start your career now with an Apprenticeship in Plumbing

We have an exciting and rare opportunity for an Apprentice Plumber to join our team. As an Apprentice Plumber, you will assist our Maintenance team to carry out a range of repairs, maintenance and installation works in our tenants’ homes.

You will be required to attend college and study towards an SVQ level 6 Qualification.

We want to hear from you if:

• You are a hard worker and willing to learn
• Able to work as part of a team
• Have good communication skills
• You are able to follow both written and verbal instructions

About the Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Patterns
• Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
• Free access to on-line discounts for well-known retailers
• Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
• Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops)

APPLY NOW

Applications can be made by submitting a CV and a cover letter by clicking Apply Now. Please Note: You will be required to copy and paste your cover letter into the “Cover Note” text box as part of your application. You must answer the following questions in your cover letter:

• What makes you want to apply for this opportunity and why are you best suited to this position?
• Hillcrest is one of Scotland’s largest housing associations; what do you already know about the work we do and why do you want to work for Hillcrest?
• As a Trades Apprentice, you won’t be expected to know everything on day one and we will expect you to learn from our more experienced staff. Can you tell us about a time you have worked in a team and how did you help contribute to the overall success of the team?
• What are your long-term goals, and how would this apprenticeship help you achieve them?

Please note: Interviews will be held week commencing 16 th June 2025.

The Modern Apprentice Scheme is focused to target high youth unemployment in the Dundee Area. Funding for training is only available for candidates aged 16 to 19. Please ensure, if you are applying for a Modern Apprentice post, that you meet the criteria.

We are currently receiving high volumes of applications and reserve the right to close the advert early, therefore we recommend an early application!

• Rate of pay: £8.00 per hour during first year of Apprenticeship + Company Benefits