Apprenticeship (Plumbing or Heating)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location:
Merthyr Tydfil
Sector:
Skilled Trades & Labour
Job type:
Permanent
Salary:
Negotiable
Contact:
South West Recruitment Team
Contact email:
cvbristol@1ststepsolutions.co.uk
Job ref:
RP PCH Apprentices_1686847683
Published:
14 days ago
Expiry date:
2023-07-15
Startdate:
ASAP
Consultant:
South West Recruitment Team
The apprenticeship can be up to three years (depending on which level apprenticeship), where you will attend a local college/apprenticeship provider part time and the remainder of your time will be spent on site learning the practical elements of your role.
Early Careers benefits packages:
Apprentices: You can expect to earn an annual salary starting at £14,750 rising to £17,200 (depending on which level apprenticeship you join on) along with a variety of company benefits
After a qualifying period and in return for your valued contribution, the employer can offer the following benefits packages:
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to three days holiday)
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- Two days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as: Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner), Dental Insurance, Travel insurance & Bike to work scheme, Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprenticeship (Plumbing or Heating) roles across 1st Step Solutions Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14,750 - £17,200 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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