Aylesbury
£15,265 per annum
Full Time, Permanent
Are you passionate about construction and looking to kick-start your career? At Fairhive, we believe in nurturing talent and helping you grow in a supportive environment. We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic Multi Skilled Apprentice to join our fun and dynamic property team!
This role is being advertised for 2 weeks.
About the role…
This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience across a range of trades while working towards a Level 3 qualification. Supported by experienced colleagues and mentors, you'll develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to maintain and improve our homes for residents across our communities.
As an Apprentice Multi Trade Operative, you will assist with responsive repairs, planned maintenance and void property works while learning how to carry out repairs safely, professionally and to a high standard. You'll work across multiple trade disciplines and gain valuable experience diagnosing issues, completing repairs and delivering excellent customer service in residents' homes.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll develop skills in:
* Basic carpentry repairs and installations
* Plumbing maintenance and repairs
* Plastering and patch repairs
* Decorating and property improvements
* Wall and floor tiling
* General building maintenance
* Fault diagnosis and problem solving
* Health and safety best practice
* Customer service and communication
* Use of mobile technology and repair management systems
* Organising materials, equipment and workloads effectively
No two days will be the same. You'll work alongside experienced operatives, support the delivery of high-quality repairs and maintenance services, and build a broad range of practical skills that will set you up for a successful future career.
This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys practical work, likes solving problems, takes pride in doing a job well and is committed to learning new skills.
For more information, please refer to the attached job description.
About us…
At Fairhive Homes, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful vision: “Homes for Living, Communities for Life” This isn’t just what we do; it’s what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, we’re dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are truly at the heart of everything we do.
We are dedicated to supporting our residents and neighbourhoods. Whether we are maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, 'This is my home.'
We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we’re here to make that vision a reality.
Benefits
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
At Fairhive, we invest in your wellbeing. You can join our Health Cash plan which enables you to claim money back against a wide range of services and treatments.
We believe that flexibility fosters a more productive and enjoyable working environment. Therefore, depending on the role requirements, we offer flexible working conditions that help you balance your work and life!
You’ll be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community, allowing you to feel fulfilled in your work every day.
Our commitment to you …
We’re focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents. We recognise that our differences are what make us stronger and are committed to having our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve. Your unique experiences and insights are exactly what we’re looking for.
We are really proud of our initiatives to become an employer of choice, whether it’s coming along to one of our Menopause Café’s, becoming one of our Neurodiversity Champions or joining one of our inclusion lunches and learn sessions. Plus, our supportive team culture and active social committee mean you’ll always have a strong network of people around you!
Take a look at our LinkedIn profile to learn more about what our colleagues have been talking about or championing this year.
Ready to Apply?
We understand that not every candidate will tick every box on our list. If your experience looks a bit different from what we’re looking for, but you believe you can bring something valuable to the role, we still want to hear from you!
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work in an environment that values your contributions, please apply, we can’t wait to meet you!
The closing date for applications will be 23-Sep-2026, but we might close it early if we find the right person before this date
Salary description
£15265.00 - £15265.00 per year