Choice currently maintains over 13,000 high quality homes and employs over 400 people in a Group structure that includes our own repairs and maintenance (Choice Services), private rented and affordable for sale (Maple and May) and Republic of Ireland (Oaklee Housing & Comhar FM) subsidiaries.
We are a ‘profit for a purpose’ social enterprise and, as part of our commitment to investing in communities, we have recruited a number of apprentices. Apprenticeships are an exciting opportunity for both employer and apprentice and create the best learning experience, giving the apprentice hands-on training and the chance to put their skills into practice on a daily basis.
Our current apprentices include Daniel Mackey and Luke Patterson. Daniel is working towards his NVQ in plumbing and heating level 2 over the next two years, and Luke is currently working towards his a four year level 3 electro-technical apprenticeship.
Speaking of his apprenticeship with Choice Services, Daniel Mackey said: “I feel like my apprenticeship with Choice Services has allowed me to learn a new skillset and I have enjoyed this learning curve.”
Another apprentice, Luke Patterson has found: “Working for choice has helped me understand and enjoy the trade I'm in and the people I have worked with have helped me improve in my work.”
James Sterling, Managing Director of Choice Services would like to see these apprenticeship opportunities propel the participants towards sustainable employment. “We have worked closely with Belfast Metropolitan college to ensure employment and college training have continued throughout the Pandemic. We feel that this has given the apprentices a boost in confidence, letting them know that they are valued members of the overall Choice Services Team.”
If you are interested in an apprenticeship with Choice Services Ltd and would like more information, you can contact HR@choice-housing.org
