Carpentry Apprentice

Posted 4 hours 18 minutes ago by The Wrekin Housing Group Limited

Permanent
Not Specified
Apprenticeships & Internships Jobs
Shropshire, Telford, United Kingdom, TF1 1
Job Description

Location: Telford
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £10.58 per hour
Contract Type: Apprenticeship, 2-year fixed term

At Housing Plus Group, we create places people are proud to call home.

We're looking for a motivated, hands on individual to join us as a Carpenter Apprentice - someone who's ready to learn, grow, and help keep our homes safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

What You'll Do
  • Assist with a variety of carpentry and maintenance tasks on occupied and unoccupied properties
  • Learn how to plan work, gather materials, and keep everything running smoothly
  • Communicate with tenants and customers in a polite, professional manner
  • Use tools, technology, and safety equipment the right way - we'll show how
  • Support the team with admin and record keeping using digital systems
  • Gain skills that set you up for a long term career in the trade
What You'll Gain
  • A Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery qualification
  • On the job experience with expert mentorship
  • Confidence using tools, technology, and techniques
  • A supportive team that lives our values: Own it. Improve it. Live it.
  • Clear progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship
What We're Looking For
  • GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 3 (D) or above (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship
  • A positive, can do attitude and a willingness to learn
  • Good communication and a team mindset
  • Reliability and a real sense of pride in your work
  • A passion for helping people and solving problems
  • Ideally working towards a full UK driving licence
Benefits
  • 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period
  • Contribution to a pension scheme, access to an employee healthcare portal, eye care vouchers, and a cycle to work scheme
  • Comprehensive induction programme with excellent learning opportunities; mandatory and specialist training available

Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time; any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.

Applications may close early based on business requirements.