This apprenticeship will last for a duration of 30 months. The training is delivered by New Durham College and you will be required to attend training at New College Durham, DH1 5ES. What the candidate will be doing on a day-to-day basis A multiskilled job role is a position that requires an individual to possess and apply expertise in multiple different fields or skills. These roles often involve tasks that cross traditional job boundaries, requiring a broader skillset than traditional roles. On a day-to-day basis you will be working within the R&M department (Repairs and Maintenance). Background on department The R&M department are responsible for the repairs withing approximately 8,600 homes across Northumberland. The work carried out by the department includes plumbing, gas, electrical, carpentry, bricklaying and plastering.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and expand their knowledge and skills through hands-on experience. Likes to work as part of a team, on a variety of tasks with short deadlines. To be able to work on their own where relevant.,

• Maths and English GCSE (or Equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above
• Familiar with IT systems, eg. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Can work as part of a team
  
  26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
• Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
• Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality