About the role Are you looking to kickstart your career in the construction and property refurbishment sector? We have an exciting opportunity for a trainee member to join our Contract Works team You'll be responsible for supervising the delivery of excellent customer focused and value for money programmes of work to refurbish multi occupancy blocks and single dwelling properties. You will be assisting with a range of different areas that support the efficient and effective management of contractors and contracts across all our properties. Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who: Is keen to gain knowledge of our stock and how we manage the improvements Has a proven ability to work independently within a team and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service Has excellent numeracy and analytical skills to make informed decisions Has values in providing great customer care About Plymouth Community Homes We are the city s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy. With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes. What we can offer you: Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling Free annual flu vaccination Cycle to Work scheme The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons To Apply: If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Len Edwards Planned Works Manager on 01752 388416. This post is not suitable for job share. Shortlisting Date: 18th March 2025 Interview Date: 28th March 2025 If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position. We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background. Living and Working in Plymouth