Trade Apprentice

Job description

The Vacancy

AHFA Trade Apprentices

Fixed term - 3 year apprenticeship with a minimum 2 years post qualifying in trade role

Positions available in areas such as Lochgilphead, Dunoon, Oban and Helensburgh
37.5 hours per week
Mon - Fri, 8:30 - 16:30
Salary £26'228.00 per annum

Argyll Homes For All is seeking to recruit 2 new Trade Apprentices. This is an exciting opportunity to learn on the job and gain a recognised qualification. At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be fully qualified in your trade with an opportunity to secure a full-time position with the Association.

We are looking for motivated, hardworking individuals, with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn. If you have a minimum of three Nat 5s (or equivalent) and are interested in a career in the trade sector, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for!

Apprenticeships are available for varying trades across the areas mentioned.

Contact Lee Holness on 01546 605815 or email Lee.Holness@ahfa.co.uk.

These posts require;
• Basic Disclosure Scotland check

To apply visit the recruitment section of our website at www.acha.co.uk
If you cannot access the website, please contact the recruitment team:
01546 605964 or email recruitment@acha.co.uk

Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 31st July

The Company

The Group is made up of Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) which is a Registered Social Landlord and Argyll Homes for All (AHFA) which is a wholly owned repairs and maintenance subsidiary of ACHA.

As Scotland's twelfth largest housing association, ACHA has approx. 5200 affordable homes for rent, which is over 10% of Argyll and Bute's population. The ACHA group employs around 285 people.

The reason we exist is to provide quality, affordable, sustainable homes for our tenants. Our vision is that we will deliver quality housing and more homes in great places to live and work.

Argyll Community Housing Association is a Fair Work First committed employer.

The Benefits

Minimum of 37 days annual leave
(including Public Holidays)

Competitive salary

Pension schemes
(differ depending on Group Company)

Flexible working arrangements

Healthshield Cash Plan

Employee recognition rewards

About Us

Our Strategic Objectives

• Delivering more homes in great places
• Achieving housing quality & affordable warmth
• Enabling ACHA to be a sustainable business
• Realising the ACHA transformation programme
• Delivering effortless customer experiences

Our Vision

Delivering quality housing and more homes in great places to live and work.

Implicit in this vision is ambition that:

• All homes meet consistently high quality standards
• Our homes connect people to jobs and retain/attract a working age population
• The ACHA Group is a great place to work

Our Mission

Providing quality, affordable, sustainable homes.

Our Values

Simplify it
We believe in streamlining how we work to achieve effortless customer experiences

Own it
We believe in being accountable for achieving the right outcome for customers and for ACHA

Share it
We believe that when we work together anything is possible - we can be creative and achieve great things

Go for it
We believe in each other and through trust we are empowered to push boundaries and achieve excellence

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

PA31 8JL

Type of Contract

Temporary Full Time

Salary indication

£26,228 Per Year

Published at

16-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No