Apprentice Joiner

Make a Difference in Lancaster

Join us as a Trainee Joiner and play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing Council-owned properties across Lancaster, including public buildings, markets, and cemeteries. Your work will help ensure safe, well-kept spaces that support the wellbeing of our community every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Learn and assist with a variety of joinery maintenance tasks under supervision, working on planned maintenance projects with the Repairs & Maintenance team.
• Manage stock, follow strict health and safety procedures, and collaborate with colleagues and subcontractors to deliver high quality work.
• Complete a college course and develop a portfolio to build your skills and career.

You'll Fit Right In If

• You have a keen interest in the building trade and a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• You're able to work independently and as part of a team, embracing our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership.
• A commitment to obtaining a full driving licence is essential for this role.
• You respect our commitment to community safety and high standards of service.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're eager to develop your joinery skills while making a positive impact in Lancaster, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about what it's like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.

Flexible working friendly - We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work life balance.

Inclusive employer - We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.