To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, one of Bradford’s largest social landlords, Incommunities, has started a recruitment drive to try and find five talented apprentices. The housing group will also be actively involved in both local and national events. And are already recognised as one of the country’s more innovative employers.
Incommunities are looking for trainees to work in their electrical, gas, plumbing and joinery sections and they welcome anyone aged sixteen and over and who is looking to build a successful career with the company. The recruitment process will include tests and interviews to check for suitability, with the successful candidates starting with the company in six months time. Incommunities will give the lucky five a structured training programme which will combine college based learning with on the job training working alongside experienced trades people. At the end of the college based learning they will receive NVQ construction qualifications in their chosen trade.
Delroy Beverley, Director of the housing group, said: “We are committed to investing in a diverse and highly skilled workforce and we are encouraging everyone from school leavers to people looking to take a new career path. We are particularly keen to hear from people from across all communities looking to build life changing careers. In return we offer a rewarding training programme which leads to a minimum NVQ level 3 trade qualification.”
Incommunities provide affordable, high quality homes for rent in neighbourhoods throughout the Bradford District. They currently manage more than 25,000 which are all covered by landlord insurance and they offer a variety of housing options to suit all tenants. They also regularly employ apprentices and in June 2011 they were recognised in the Top 100 list of Apprenticeship Employers in the United Kingdom. Six apprentices started working with the housing group in September 2011 and at the end of the training period they will join the team who are responsible for keeping the structure and exterior of the homes in good repair, helping to maintain heating, sanitation and service installations.