Trades Apprenticeships 2026 – Manchester
Learn. Earn. Grow.
Ready to build your future?
At Great Places Housing Group, we're committed to developing future talent from the very start of their career.
Our award-winning Growing Greatness apprenticeship programme gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience alongside skilled trades professionals while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
You'll develop practical skills, industry knowledge and real-world experience that can help launch a successful career in the construction and housing sector.
Opportunities in Manchester
We're recruiting for:
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Apprentice Plumber (4-year apprenticeship)
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Apprentice Joiner (2-year apprenticeship)
What you'll get
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Paid employment from day one
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A recognised apprenticeship qualification
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On the job training with experienced trades colleagues
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Support from dedicated mentors throughout your apprenticeship
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The opportunity to build a long-term career with Great Places
No experience required – just a positive attitude, willingness to learn and enthusiasm to develop your skills.
Key Dates and Information
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Assessment Centre: July 2026. Please be aware that the assessment will take place at our Head Office in Manchester.
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Final Interviews: August 2026.
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Expected Start Date: 1st September 2026.
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Successful apprentices will attend college as part of their apprenticeship programme and work towards a nationally recognised qualification.
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Travel to college and Great Places locations will be required throughout the programme.
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For full details about the apprenticeship, qualification, day-to-day responsibilities and what we're looking for, please see the role profile attached at the bottom of this page.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our Growing Greatness apprenticeship opportunities, please contact the team at [email protected].
Start your journey with Great Places today.
Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities.
You can find details of our story, our vision and our values here.
At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We love to hear from anyone who is enthusiastic about working in social housing. We know people can be reluctant to apply if they don’t fill 100% of the job requirements. So, if you are unsure that your qualifications and skills are what we are looking for in this role, why not let us decide?
We want to create a recruitment process that allows you to perform at your best! Should you need any support or information throughout the process, please reach out to our recruitment team at [email protected].
