Job Description

Do you want to build your career in Trades in a growing, successful business?
Do you want to train as a Heating Engineer?
Join Platform Property Care (PPC) as an Apprentice and you will be joining a well-established property maintenance business. We provide responsive day to day repairs, property refurbishment, and electrical and gas servicing for our 120,000 customers living in 48,000 homes across the Midlands. Part of Platform Housing Group, with over 1,800 colleagues, we work to deliver quality homes and customer services that make real differences to local home and lives.
This is an exciting time to join the PPC Team; our vision is clear - we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.
What will you be doing as an Apprentice Heating Engineer?
As an Apprentice Heating Engineer, you will learn all about what it takes to make sure our customers' homes are maintained to a high and safe standard. You will produce work of the highest quality while providing excellent service to our customers, clients, and your team.
As part of this apprenticeship, you will learn about how Heating Engineers ensure our customer's homes are warm and that boilers and heating systems are well maintained to a high and safe standard. The work will be varied and interesting and you will have the support of a mentor throughout your apprenticeship.
At college, you will study the Gas Engineering Operative Apprenticeship standard at Level 3 by attending Smart Gas Training, Ashbourne, (or similar provider) one day a week, alongside learning and working with experienced operatives during the rest of the week.
On successful completion of the Gas Engineering Operative Level 3 Apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for any related job vacancies within PPC. If you gain permanent employment with PPC you will continue to be supported in your learning and development. PPC has a strong track record of offering permanent jobs to its apprentices once they qualify.
Some things we need from you

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Grade 4 or above GCSE or equivalent in English
• Grade 4 or above GCSE or equivalent in Maths

Some things you need to know

• This Apprentice will be joining a team based in Derbyshire, so applicants need to live in this area to be considered for this role.
• This is a Level 3 course lasting 2 years
• Ideally you would need to hold a full driving licence but this is not essential initially, but the role is mobile so would be required to be achieved
• We only need you to complete an application form, where you will be asked to answer some questions about why this role interests you. You do not need a CV. To do this please click the apply button.
• We will hold an Assessment Event for this role. This will consist of an Interview and a practical assessment. If you are shortlisted to attend this, you will be contacted either by text, email or by telephone to be booked in.

If you would like any further information, please contact
Platform Housing is proud to support Apprenticeships.
We offer a variety of job roles and different levels throughout the group. We will support you whether you are at the start of your career or helping you to progress to a higher level.
Being an Apprentice at Platform Housing Group allows for you to be able to work and learn while being paid as well as having exposure to other areas of the business, that you may not have had the chance to see. An Apprenticeship with Platform allows you to learn so much more than just your qualification, it will teach you about the qualities and values that make up a good company and good values.
Some of the perks of being an Apprentice at Platform Housing Group are:
Health and Dental Plan
NUS Apprentice card entitling you to discounts
Earn while you learn
Join us and find your purpose at Platform!
Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives.
You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.
Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.
If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.