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Level 3 Plumbing and Heating Apprentice

First Choice Homes Oldham Limited · Greater Manchester · posted 28 July 2026

Wage
£15,392 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
4 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
11 August 2026
Positions
1

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Working alongside experienced plumbers, you'll develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a qualified plumber whilst studying through Oldham College.

The postholder will carry out repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works to FCHO properties, learning to deliver high-quality workmanship, excellent customer service and safe working practices.

The apprentice will progressively develop the competence to undertake work independently whilst successfully completing all elements of their apprenticeship programme.

This apprenticeship offers genuine long-term career opportunities, with many of our apprentices progressing into permanent skilled trade roles.

You'll work across our housing stock helping prepare empty homes for new customers by carrying out a variety of plumbing repairs and installations.

You'll learn how to:

  • Repair and replace pipework
  • Install and maintain bathrooms and kitchens
  • Fit taps, toilets, basins and sinks
  • Diagnose and repair plumbing faults
  • Install hot and cold water systems
  • Carry out leak detection and repairs
  • Use plumbing tools and equipment safely
  • Read technical drawings and specifications
  • Work alongside joiners, electricians, plasterers and other trades
  • Follow health and safety legislation and safe systems of work
  • Deliver excellent customer service to our customers

Your training

Training will take place one day per week at Oldham College.

Where it leads

A real opportunity to secure a permanent career with FCHO.

About First Choice Homes Oldham Limited

We are a housing association formed to benefit our local communities.

We are committed to our purpose of providing quality homes and services and with around 10% of the local population living in an FCHO home, we are proud to be an anchor organisation through our significant contribution as a large local business and employer.

We own and manage around 11,500 homes, have the highest regulatory (G1/V1) rating, and plan to build more than 600 affordable new homes in the coming years.

Things to consider

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has a genuine interest in plumbing and heating
  • Enjoys practical, hands-on work
  • Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn
  • Has good communication skills
  • Can work as part of a team
  • Takes pride in producing quality work
  • Is committed to completing both the practical and classroom elements of the apprenticeship
  • Driving licence desirable or willingness to work towards this

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgemental

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Any other 3 GCSE's (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) — essential
  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 22 Union Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1BE

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