Incommunities launches new apprentice recruitment drive to grow local trade skills
We're once again recruiting the new cohort of apprentices to join our team.
Just in time for National Apprenticeship week (9-15 February) we're delighted to announce that this year we're looking for six new apprentices. The available roles are: two apprentice joiners, two apprentice plumbers, one apprentice electrician and one apprentice gas engineer.
Apprentices earn while they learn, gaining practical experience alongside nationally recognised trade qualifications.
The new recruits will join 16 existing apprentices currently working across a range of trades within our in-house services.
Apprenticeships at Incommunities typically last between two and four years, combining on-the-job training with college-based learning at Leeds College of Building or Keighley College.
With a workforce of more than 900 people, we manage over 22,000 social homes across the Bradford district and operates its own building services team, horticultural services and estate cleaning teams.
Anyone wishing to apply can do so on our apprenticeships page (applications open on Monday, February 9). Applications close on Friday, March 27.
Antony Acomb, New Talent & Early Careers Advisor at Incommunities, said: “This is a great opportunity for anyone living in the Bradford district who has an interest in learning a trade. Our apprenticeships are open to people of any age, and you don't need previous trade experience, just a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.
“Last year we received almost 1,000 applications for our apprentice roles, which shows just how valuable and in-demand these opportunities are. We've been running apprenticeships for more than 20 years and they bring immense value to our organisation, while creating real, long-term opportunities for people in our communities.”
One of those apprentices is Kelly Hodgson, 43, from Bradford, who is currently completing a two-year apprenticeship in Property Maintenance after changing careers.
Kelly said: “After more than 20 years working in childcare, I decided it was time for a change. I did a few DIY courses at college and really enjoyed them, and someone I knew who worked at Incommunities encouraged me to apply.
“I was apprehensive at first because I was older than a typical apprentice, but everyone has been extremely positive and welcoming. My age and life experience have actually been seen as a positive.
“I'm in college one day a week, which breaks the week up nicely, and the rest of the time I'm working with different trade teams. I've learned carpentry and basic electrical skills so far, and no two days are the same. I honestly wish I'd made the change sooner.”