Apprentice Gas Plumber

**Salary**: £13,634 to £19,831
**Working Arrangements**: Full Time
**Hours of Work**: 37 hours Core Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Friday 8.30 am to 3.30 pm.
**Status of Employment**:Fixed Term until 31.12.2029

This post closes at 11.59 pm on the date specified.

At Berneslai Homes, we strive to be an ambitious, forward-thinking social housing provider and employer. Working for us offers you a chance to play a real part in improving homes and communities throughout Barnsley.

Managing around 18,000 homes on behalf of Barnsley Council, our ‘3 Cs’ values are at the heart of all we do here - we promise to always put the **_Customer first_**, have a **_Can do_** attitude to make change happen, and stay **_Curious_** to make sure we get things right.

We’re proud to announce that we are the first local authority to achieve the highest C1 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing following our recent inspection. This outcome means that we meet consumer standards as a landlord, identify when issues occur, and implement plans to prevent recurrence—demonstrating our commitment to providing high-quality homes and prioritising tenant safety, needs, and well-being.

**The Apprentice Gas Plumber role**:
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a **Apprentice Gas Plumber** to join Berneslai Homes where throughout four years of hard work, learning and development you’ll gain a great qualification.

Your background doesn’t matter. Your gender doesn’t matter. Your age doesn’t matter. What’s most important is whether you’ve got the determination and drive.

**Key duties and responsibilities of our Apprentice Gas Plumber**:

- The ability to carry out all aspects of gas and plumbing work on maintenance, repairs refurbishment and capital programme projects to Council properties.
- The safe driving and loading of vehicles.
- To understand, install service and maintain central heating systems, solid fuel boilers, sink units, water closets, baths, showers and wash basins, which may involve heavy lifting.
- To renew, maintain and repair external gutters, fall pipes and soil stacks including installation and maintenance of gas appliance chimneys using ladders and scaffold where necessary.
- To renew and repair external water services and stop cocks etc.

**What we’re looking for in our Apprentice Gas Plumber**:

- Must possess or be working towards a minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent preferably in Mathematics, English Language and a Science.
- Successful completion of an aptitude test, if applicable
- To be self-motivated and take personal responsibility for the role
- Ability to work to proper instruction from a recognised Craftsperson

**What you might be asking is, why work for us?**

We are proud to put our people first By joining Berneslai Homes, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

- Agile Working Packages
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Health & Wellbeing Checks
- Fantastic Training and Development Opportunities

**Key Dates**

Shortlisting is due to take place Wednesday, 2 April and interviews are due to take place week commencing 7 April.

**Further Information**

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Michelle Moore, Training and Development Co-ordinator on 07977141584.

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check.

CVs will not be accepted.