Apprentice jobs in United Kingdom

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 27,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve.

If you\'re ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

Following our merger and recent property acquisition we’ve just added three brilliant new colleagues to our Kitchen & Bathroom Installation Team, and we’re now looking for one final person to join them and complete the line‑up. As part of our Direct Labour Operation (DLO), you’ll be responsible for completing full kitchen installations in residents’ homes, ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards.

You’ll work closely with residents, providing excellent customer service while delivering safe, professional, and high-quality installations. As a member of our DLO, you\'ll receive a fully equipped hybrid van and fuel card for business use (insurance and servicing covered).

• Install kitchen units and worktops

• Carry out plumbing to sink base units

• Prepare floor and wall surfaces for installation

• Complete ceramic wall tiling, vinyl floor tiling, and decorating

• Ensure safe working practices and high-quality workmanship at all times

• Deliver excellent customer service in residents’ homes

Must haves:

• Relevant City & Guilds Part 1 & 2, NVQ2, or equivalent experience

• Apprentice trained or extensive experience in kitchen fitting

• Experience with complete kitchen installations, including units, worktops, tiling, flooring, and accessories

• Strong commitment to safety and customer service

• Full manual driving licence.

Nice to haves:

• A proactive approach to problem-solving

• Pride in delivering work that makes homes more comfortable and welcoming

• Experience in social housing/local authority.

• Clean driving licence.

• Annual salary: £39,968 per annum

• Fully equipped hybrid van for business use (insurance and servicing covered)

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)

• Life cover and income protection

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• 30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

• Peer-recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 19/02/2026