As an Apprentice Plumber, you'll learn a skilled trade while helping to maintain safe, comfortable and well-functioning homes for our customers.
Annual wage: £15,080 a year
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Training course: Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Hours
Hours to be confirmed on receipt of offer.
36.25 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 01 October 2026
Duration: 4 Years
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll learn how to diagnose problems, complete repairs safely and efficiently, and provide excellent customer service in customers' homes. You'll develop an understanding of plumbing systems, regulations, health and safety requirements and industry best practice while gaining valuable workplace experience.
Through your apprenticeship programme, you'll gradually build confidence and responsibility, applying your learning in real-life situations while receiving support from your manager, mentor and training provider.
Success in this role will come from:
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll gain exposure to a variety of repairs, maintenance and installation activities, helping you build a strong foundation for a career in plumbing and heating.
No two days are the same in this role. You'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of plumbing and domestic heating activities while working towards your apprenticeship qualification.
With support and training, you will:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
The successful applicant will attend day release at Burnley College.
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Calico Homes is part of The Calico Group and provides homes and services to thousands of customers across Lancashire.
We believe everyone deserves a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. Our teams work together to provide high-quality housing, deliver repairs and improvements, support sustainable communities and help people thrive.
Our Homes team is responsible for maintaining and improving properties across our communities, ensuring customers receive a safe and well-maintained home. From joiners and electricians to surveyors and housing professionals, a wide range of colleagues work together to deliver services that make a real difference to people's lives.
As an Apprentice Joiner, you'll become part of a team that takes pride in maintaining homes, improving neighbourhoods and supporting the communities we serve.
Potential for a long-term career with Calico after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE CALICO GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047461.
Closes on Sunday 30 August 2026
