About this role

Our Vacancy

Want to turn your trade skills into a career that changes lives? Join Peabody as a Repairs and Maintenance

Your typical day could start with preparing and delivering engaging lessons to apprentices in the classroom, online or out in the workplace, helping them build practical skills across multi-trade disciplines. You might then be supporting learners 1-2-1, reviewing progress against their individual learning plans, before working on curriculum development or preparing learners for End Point Assessment (EPA).
As a
What We’re Looking For
You’re someone who is passionate about developing others. You’ll enjoy motivating and inspiring learners from a range of backgrounds, using your technical expertise and people skills to bring learning to life. Whether you’re already an experienced trainer or new to teaching, we’ll support your development including funding a Level 5 Learning & Skills Apprenticeship if needed.

To be successful in this role, you’re:

Able to teach multi-skills / multi-trades (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, decorating) to Level 2 standard
Passionate about supporting learners to achieve and progress
A confident communicator, able to engage and motivate different audiences
Experienced in delivering high-quality learning in classroom and/or online settings
A positive role model, setting high expectations and standards
A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships
Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively
Committed to continuous professional development, including safeguarding and Prevent

You will have:

A teaching qualification or willingness to train through a Level 5 apprenticeship
A Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (or willingness to achieve)
Experience teaching multi-trades or strong vocational experience
Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and learner journeys
Strong teaching, coaching and assessment skills (or willingness to develop)
The ability to support and guide learners to achieve their goals
Excellent communication, IT and organisational skills
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
This role will require an enhanced DBS check.
Our Values

At Peabody, we:

Be kind – We are thoughtful and show empathy in every dealing with customers and colleagues.
Do the right thing – We act with integrity and in the best interests of our residents.
Love new ideas – We are curious and always explore ways to improve.
Celebrate diversity – We value different perspectives to create a sense of belonging.
Keep our promises – We do what we say we will.
Pull together – We collaborate and seek diverse views, including in challenging situations.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
30 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
Up to 10% pension contribution
2 paid volunteering days
Flexible benefits and employee discounts
Life assurance (4x salary)
A supportive, inclusive, forward-thinking team
Up to 10% matched pension contribution.
What to expect from our recruitment process
We’re committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.

Our selection process will include one stage:

In-Person Interview and Micro Teaching Task to be held at our Waterloo Office on 9th and 10th November 2026.
Please read before you apply
An enhanced DBS check is a requirement of this role.
Ability to work from the Waterloo office two or more days per week
You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’d be a great fit for the

Trainer (Repairs & Maintenance) role and how you can help us develop future leaders who make a real difference in the housing sector.
If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist

Repairs and Maintenance Skills Trainer