Apprentice Joiner

The job itself

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council Housing Maintenance Unit is highlighting its commitment to investing in the people of the area in which it serves by offering apprenticeship posts.

The apprentice joiner will be based in our depot in Goole, but will work across the East Riding of Yorkshire area and join us in early Summer 2023.

• Are you committed to working towards a Level 2 apprenticeship standard qualification in Carpentry and Joinery?
• Are you interested in developing the skills, knowledge and experience required to become a qualified and competent joiner?
• Would you like to be part of a supportive team of experienced labour operatives responding to requests for repairs?

This apprentice post is an ideal opportunity for you to qualify as a joiner and learn how to undertake:

• A range of job tasks including measuring, marking out, fitting, cutting, splicing, finishing, positioning and securing. As well as manufacturing gates, doors, windows, etc.
• Install door and window frames, door and hatch linings, floor joist coverings, straight partitions and straight staircases.
• Install doors, ironmongery, service encasements, wall and floor units and fitments, cladding and staircase components.
• Repair or replace frames, mouldings, doors, windows, door and window ironmongery, roofing components, guttering and downpipes and window components.
• Use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment

Workwear and personal protective equipment are supplied, with specialist tooling and equipment provided to help you carry out your work under supervision.

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to work within this very busy and supportive environment. The candidates must have the ability to work as part of a team, have an interest in carpentry and joinery and be able to communicate effectively. Applicants must have the ability to carry out manual tasks.

The successful apprentice will receive high quality training with a mixture of on-and-off the job training. They will enhance their practical skills by working with fully trained operatives and attend college on a weekly basis (day-release) to complete the qualification. Please see our job outline for further details on the job role and the employee specification for details on the skills and behaviours we are looking for.

This is a fixed term post for 27 months and during this time you will complete (and must not already hold) the L2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard.

Please see our job outline for further details on the job role and the employee specification for details on the skills and behaviours we are looking for. Guidance on completing the application and understanding the skills and behaviours required is available on the homepage at http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/council/council-jobs-and-pensions/

Applications are welcome from those who have not already attained this qualification and from everyone, irrespective of age, but especially from people in the under 25 group.

Please ensure you check eligibility criteria before applying https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice

For an informal discussion please contact Andrew Ward, Principal Housing Maintenance Officer (Goole) Tel 07715 985066

The closing date for this advert is 4th April 2023.

Your application will be acknowledged but not replied to until shortly after this date.