Apprentice Plumber

1.    To participate in the Apprenticeship Programme to work in a supported learning environment to develop advanced professional skills, knowledge, behaviours and work experience in:

Plumbing.

2.    To attend a course of study with Barking and Dagenham college to attain an apprenticeship award or qualification that meets the requirements of a Level 3 as a heating engineer.

3.    To develop additional practical skills and knowledge other than the core trade within the housing repair work streams, which focuses on working towards a right first time approach.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.    To develop competences to enable a skilled level in plumbing and additional skills. 

2.    The role requires the post holder to apply learning on site under the supervision of a competent person.

3.    With close supervision, support and assist a qualified tradesperson to undertake repairs and maintenance within the housing repair services.

4.    To undertake supervised work as directed by Service Manager, coach or mentor on key tasks. To work jointly with the allocated trades person, within that person’s guidance and supervision.

5.    Apprentices will be required to work in teams and be supportive to their work colleagues and to other apprentices. Team working and a flexible approach is essential. 

6.    Attend and participate in training activities and workshops as identified as part of your learning development programme. 

7.    To attend a course of study with a designated college participating in lessons and undertaking required assignments, projects and tests. 

8.    To meet the course commitment, as directed by the college, to present evidence portfolios, units of assessment and assignments to expected timescales.

9.    Work in a range of properties throughout the Borough, including occupied tenancies and offices and unoccupied buildings. Providing a service to a diverse range of customer and clients adopting and adhering to Customer Services and Equal Opportunities policies whilst being responsive to conflicting priorities based on resident need, vulnerability and corporate policy.

Structure:

The post holder reports to the Service Manager. The post holder will be closely supervised by their manager and mentor, as well as being monitored and given guidance / direction by more experienced colleagues.

Contacts:

The post holder will have contacts with staff across the Company and Council inc. senior managers, Members of Council, Members of the public and external organisations. All of whom s/he is expected to develop constructive working arrangements to progress the objectives of the post and the Company and Council.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring maintenance of accredited standards. The business unit is committed to continuous improvement in quality of service. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all activities are consistent with best value. This includes assisting in the preparation of the performance plan for the business unit and individual work plans, and learning and development plans.