Trades Apprenticeships 2026 (Plumbers, Joiners & Electricians) – Blackpool & Blackburn

Trades Apprenticeships 2026 Blackpool & Blackburn

Learn. Earn. Grow.

Ready to build your future

At Great Places Housing Group were 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.

Youll develop practical skills industry knowledge and real-world experience that can help launch a successful career in the construction and housing sector.

Opportunities in Blackpool & Blackburn

Were recruiting for:

• Apprentice Plumber (4-year apprenticeship)
• Apprentice Joiner (2-year apprenticeship)
• Apprentice Electrician (4-year apprenticeship)

What youll get

• Paid employment from day one
• A recognised apprenticeship qualification
• On the job training with experienced trades colleagues
• Support from dedicated mentors throughout your apprenticeship
• 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

• Assessment Centre: July 2026. Please be aware that the assessment will take place at our Head Office in Manchester. If successful for the role you will be based in the Lancashire region but be expected to travel to Manchester for training on occasions.
• Final Interviews: August 2026.
• Expected Start Date: 1st September 2026.
• Successful apprentices will attend college as part of their apprenticeship programme and work towards a nationally recognised qualification.
• Travel to college and Great Places locations will be required throughout the programme.
• For full details about the apprenticeship qualification day-to-day responsibilities and what were 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 .

Start your journey with Great Places today.

INDLOW

Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25000 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 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 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.