higher and degree apprenticeships

Multi Trader

At WPS, we’re committed to creating safe, well-maintained homes and communities across the UK. As part of our Property Services division, we maintain over 500,000 social housing homes, ensuring tenants live in secure, comfortable environments. 🏘️ We’re looking for a skilled Multi-Trader to join our Brixton team, focusing on disrepair works and responsive maintenance in tenanted social housing properties. 🔧 Your Role: Carry out reactive and preventative repairs in occupied homes Tackle disrepair issues across multiple trades: carpentry, plumbing, tiling, plastering Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards Communicate clearly with tenants and maintain a respectful, professional approach Record work details and materials used on daily job sheets Uphold Wates’ Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies 🧰 What You’ll Bring: NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, or electrics) Experience working in occupied properties and handling disrepair cases Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines A commitment to delivering excellent service to tenants 🌟 Why Wates? Be part of a team that’s making a real difference in people’s lives Work with a company that values quality, safety, and community impact Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities to grow and develop 📩 Apply now and help us improve homes and lives — one repair at a time. Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.    To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting 

Plumber

WPS has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Plumber to join our Responsive Maintenance team. Based out of our Walton-on-Thames office, you’ll be working on a social housing contract, delivering reactive maintenance to our residents.🛠️ Key Responsibilities: ✅ Carry out plumbing repairs and renewals 🔄 Complete minor maintenance tasks using your multi-trade skills 🤝 Collaborate with colleagues and contractors on complex jobs 📲 Use a PDA to receive and update job details 📅 Communicate with schedulers when follow-up work is needed 😊 Deliver excellent customer service to residents and clients👷‍♂️ What You’ll Need: ✅ NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing 🚗 Full UK driving licence 🔧 Plumbing experience in a similar environment 💬 Strong communication and problem-solving skills ⏱️ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesJoin a team that values quality, teamwork, and community impact. Apply today and become part of WPS! 💼Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Document Controller

We’re looking for a passionate and detail-driven Document Controller to join our team, supporting the successful delivery of complex, high-profile projects across multiple sectors.If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working at the heart of project delivery, and are ready to bring fresh thinking to how we manage digital information — this is your opportunity to grow your career and help us create tomorrow together.About The RoleAs a Document Controller, you'll be a critical member of our onsite teams, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and flow of digital information across every stage of the project lifecycle.You'll work closely with project teams and consultants to manage key project documentation using Common Data Environments (CDEs) and digital platforms, ensuring compliance with internal information standards and frameworks like ISO 19650.What You’ll Be Doing Drive Data Quality Validate, classify, distribute, and retrieve project information with a focus on accuracy and consistency. Support CDE Excellence Be the go-to expert for CDE and information systems, offering hands-on support to teams and third parties. Inform Project Performance Configure and maintain reporting dashboards using data such as RFIs, technical submissions, and information compliance. Enable and Empower Provide training and troubleshooting support to ensure smooth use of CDE platforms across teams. What We Offer: Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working  Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)  Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)  Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…  Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.  To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/   We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.   If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.   As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.  Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Management Accountant

📊 Management Accountant 📍 Location: Finsbury Park (2 days/week)👤 Reports to: FP&A Finance Business Partner💰 Salary: Competitive + Bonus📝 Contract Type: PermanentWe’re on the lookout for a proactive, energetic, and detail-driven Management Accountant to join our FP&A team. This is a key role supporting both the FP&A function and the wider Finance structure, with plenty of scope for growth and development.🔑 Key Responsibilities Lead month-end processes including journals, reporting, and controls Prepare and consolidate complex monthly management accounts across multiple legal entities Produce key business reports and regional dashboards Manage fleet reporting and maintain financial data within COINS Analyse financial trends and ensure books are balanced Communicate effectively across the business, translating complex financial data into clear insights🎯 What We’re Looking For Qualifications: ACCA or CIMA qualified (essential) Ideally degree educated Experience: Minimum 3 years in a similar finance role Strong background in preparing and consolidating management accounts Skills & Attributes: Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical and report writing abilities Excellent communicator – able to explain complex ideas to non-finance stakeholders Self-motivated, thrives under pressure, and maintains high attention to detail Team player with aspirations for career growth Bonus Experience: COINS and Power BI 🌟 What We Offer Competitive salary & bonus Flexible working – 2 days/week in Finsbury Park office Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits Industry-leading family leave: 26 weeks fully paid maternity 8 weeks fully paid paternity Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your career progressionGiven the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting