Apprentice Multi Trader

Gateway Housing has been supporting communities to thrive since 1926. We are an ambitious London based housing association with over 3,000 homes in the heart of London's East End. We provide social rented homes, shared ownership, and sheltered housing. We develop new homes and also run our own in-house maintenance service, Gateway Homeworks. Our vision is that People will want to live in a Gateway home and People will want to work at Gateway.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time and be a key member of a dynamic team that wants to deliver great landlord services and strengthen our links to the local community.

Our values add up to P.A.C.E. Passionate, Accountable, Connected, Excellence. As a community housing association based in the East End for nearly 100 years, we're proud of the work we do to address the housing crisis through building and managing great homes.

We are looking for an Apprentice Multi-trader (2 years FTC) to support the maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of social housing properties across East London while working towards a formal qualification in a construction trade (e.g., Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative). The post holder will gain hands on experience in key disciplines such as plumbing, carpentry, plastering, tiling, and general property maintenance.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Interact respectfully and professionally with tenants while supporting repair works. Learn to manage communication with residents and represent the organisation in a positive manner.
• Assist skilled operatives with the maintenance and repair of residential properties, shadowing experienced tradespeople and gradually taking on tasks under supervision.
• Participate in on job training and classroom based learning to develop trade skills and knowledge. Complete all required coursework, assessments, and practical evaluations for the apprenticeship qualification.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Learn to identify hazards and report risks to supervisors promptly.
• Engage fully with all aspects of the apprenticeship programme, including on job training and off site learning. Complete coursework, attend training sessions, and meet all milestones and deadlines set by the training provider.

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions from experienced operatives.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A reliable, punctual, and proactive approach to work.
• Commitment to completing the full apprenticeship programme.
• Basic understanding of health and safety awareness

• Annual Leave: starting at 28 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Subsidised Health & Wellbeing Membership
• Simply Health - help towards the costs of dentist, optician, and private medical appointments
• Employee Assistance Programme - including free legal, financial and counselling advice
• Pension - up to 10% employer contribution

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 25th March 2026

INTERVIEWS: TBC

GATEWAY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community