Position Overview & Specifications

  • Location:

    Merthyr Tydfil

  • Sector:

    Skilled Trades & Labour

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    South West Recruitment Team

  • Contact email:

    cvbristol@1ststepsolutions.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    RP PCH Apprentices_1686847683

  • Published:

    14 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2023-07-15

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    South West Recruitment Team

1st Step Solutions Ltd (Recruitment & Training Providers) We are currently recruiting for the following permanent positions Required: Apprentice (Plumber/Pipefitter/Heating) Location: Merthyr Tydfil Start Date: August 2023 The successful candidate will initially be engaged on a temporary contract via 1st Step Solutions (on a trial bases) before being engaged directly (during September 2023) by the employer a national Building Services Contractor (M&E Contractor). You will join a team of professionally qualified colleagues who will support you to help you reach your full potential. For the most part and start of your apprenticeship you will be based on a major redevelopment (Construction site) of a Healthcare campus in Merthyr. Apprentices will study for a Level 2/3 construction related apprenticeship, with qualifications achieved through a combination of college work and gathering work-based experience and evidence.

The apprenticeship can be up to three years (depending on which level apprenticeship), where you will attend a local college/apprenticeship provider part time and the remainder of your time will be spent on site learning the practical elements of your role.

Early Careers benefits packages:

Apprentices: You can expect to earn an annual salary starting at £14,750 rising to £17,200 (depending on which level apprenticeship you join on) along with a variety of company benefits

After a qualifying period and in return for your valued contribution, the employer can offer the following benefits packages:

  • Competitive salary
  • 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to three days holiday)
  • Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
  • Life Assurance
  • Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
  • Two days volunteering opportunities
  • Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional membership fees
  • Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as: Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner), Dental Insurance, Travel insurance & Bike to work scheme, Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions
How do I apply? Please contact our Bristol team either by responding to this email or calling 0117 3326633 If you do not hear from us within 10 days, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.