Apprentice - Carpentry and Joinery Level 2

Sanctuary Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Counselling/Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Health plans

Staff networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is offering an Apprentice Carpenter and Joinery Level 2 in Glasgow. This four-year program combines practical in-work training with college study at City of Glasgow College, enabling you to work toward a Level 2 Carpentry qualification while gaining real site experience.

You will learn carpentry and joinery skills, develop customer-facing abilities, and benefit from a comprehensive employment package including 25 days leave, pension contributions, life assurance, and wellbeing

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including Math and English.
• Good practical and problem-solving skills.
• Enjoy getting stuck in to physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical carpentry and joinery experience on real projects.
• Develop customer-facing skills to build a career in the industry.

Skills

GCSEs

Math

English

Practical skills

Education

2 GCSEs (grade 4+) including Math & English

Job description

Title: Apprentice - Carpentry and Joinery Level 2

Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, GB, G53 6PG

Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Closing Date: 28/08/2026

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Apprentice-Carpentry and Joinery Level 2

Glasgow

Contract length: 4 years

Year 1 salary: £19,968 per year

40 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Carpenter to join our team based in Glasgow.

Are you looking for your next step or change in career? Our Apprenticeship program gives you practical experience, all whilst working towards a qualification in partnership with our training provider, City of Glasgow College

You’ll work towards a Level 2 nationally recognized qualification in Carpentry. As well as gaining experience in the workplace, you’ll be supported by ‘off-the-job’ training at college. This helps provide a route or pathway to further skills, opportunities, and progression. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!

The role of Apprentice Carpentry and Joinery will include:

You will work in Scotland, based in Glasgow. This opportunity will give you a chance to gain valuable practical experience in Carpentry & Joinery , all whilst l earning the customer-facing skills needed to build a career in the industry.

Skills and experiences:

We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability - and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.

On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are;

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent to), including Math and English
• Good practical and problem-solving skills
• Enjoy getting stuck in to physically demanding work

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

Closing Date: 28 August 2026

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.