Guinness
Apprentice - Plasterer
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Apprentice Plasterer – North West Team (Oldham, Greater Manchester)
About the Apprenticeship
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Plasterer to join our North West team, covering Oldham and the surrounding areas of Greater Manchester.
The Apprenticeship Programme at The Guinness Partnership provides a blend of hands-on experience and structured learning, designed to help you build a solid foundation in your chosen trade. The apprenticeship is expected to last 24 months, during which time you will work towards achieving a Plasterer Level 2 qualification.
You will work 39 hours per week, including dedicated learning time at your college to support your development and the successful completion of the apprenticeship. Your working hours will be:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be supported by a dedicated mentor, who will provide guidance, coaching, and development support to help you succeed.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals with good practical skills and a genuine interest in their chosen trade. You should:
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- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Bring a proactive and positive approach
- Have effective communication skills
- Be willing to learn and passionate about delivering excellent service to our residents
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate a strong commitment to your own personal development and career progression.
The college/training provider will be based at Hopwood Hall College, Middleton, M26 6XH; please ensure you are able to travel to and from this location reliably.
Salary
The salary is dependent on age and is above government recommendations for the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage:
- Under 18: £17,094 per annum (Year 1)
- 18–20: £23,184 per annum (Year 1)
- 21 and over: £25,895 per annum (Years 1–3)
Desirable Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English at Level 4 or above (or equivalent functional skills), or
- A willingness to achieve these with support during the apprenticeship.
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For candidates who are part-qualified, the contract duration will be adjusted to reflect the remaining length of the apprenticeship.
This position will require a basic DBS check, which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership.
About Us – The Guinness Partnership
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our residents’ homes are safe and maintained to a high standard.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
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