Apprentice Multi Trade Operative Review
at Clarion Housing Group
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Carpentry and Joinery, Construction, Plumbing
Hampshire
Review Submitted: September 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Attending responsive repair call outs.
We received approx 3-6 jobs a day within our patch. Our jobs involved basic plumbing, carpentry, lock changes, property inspections, small electrical jobs. If during the visit something cannot be repaired, we will gain authorisation to replace.
We received approx 3-6 jobs a day within our patch. Our jobs involved basic plumbing, carpentry, lock changes, property inspections, small electrical jobs. If during the visit something cannot be repaired, we will gain authorisation to replace.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Was a great Apprenticeship, loved the variation. So much so, I’ve been taken on as a Permanent Multi Trade Operative
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Bit of all the above really, had a lot of basic knowledge of building repairs and maintenance. These were from my own house refurbishment and managing a hotel. So has been a fantastic career opportunity to fine tune my knowledge, and expand my skill set.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
As I was part of the first to enroll, there were some areas to learn from. But towards the end of the apprenticeship and during the other enrolments, there has been a fantastic improvement.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support from Clarion has been fantastic, but as with any company; you get out as much as you put in.
If you require extra help and support you have to ask.
If you require extra help and support you have to ask.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Personally the training provider could do better, they are great whilst at their facility. But if we require assistance in between blocks, the communication is very much lacking. But this has been highlighted so I’m sure, it’s a work in progress.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helped us fine tune some of our skills, in a purpose built facility. Away from daily hazards and dangers.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes we have national apprenticeship days, such as team building events. Was very sad to have missed out on the Crystal Maze event as this was during a college block. But it’s good to catch up with other apprentices in different departments.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Clarion Housing Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Clarion is a fantastic employer. Having worked for a huge corporate company before, I was slightly skeptical that I would just be another Payroll number. This however is not the case, management are approachable, friendly and will always do their best to support. Sometimes personal life has its bumpy rides, and Clarion know this. As long as it doesn’t have a major impact on the day to day business they will try and assist where possible. 10/10
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clarion Housing Group?
Do it! But if you’re shy of work, or just looking for an easy ride then this isn’t for you. We work hard and in turn get a great base rate salary and tones of company perks to enjoy.
