Apprentice Joiner

Home Group; Maryport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Home Group as an Apprentice Joiner in Maryport, where you'll undergo a fully funded apprenticeship program. Over 15 months, you'll learn hands-on joinery skills while working in a supportive team environment. Experience a fulfilling career in housing, making a positive impact on people's homes.

Benefits

34 days annual leave (includes bank holidays)

Health cash plan

800+ discounts on shopping, travel

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Long-term career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Excited to learn and grow in a practical environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and pride in workmanship.
• Must be reliable and keen to develop practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical skills and experience in joinery tasks.
• Complete training towards Level 3 Carpentry and Joinery qualification.
• Support maintenance and repairs in customers' homes.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Team player

Practical skills

Education

GCSEs (A-C or 9-4) in English and Maths

Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Job Description - Apprentice Joiner (251081)

Job Description

Description

Apprentice Joiner Level 3
Maryport, Cumbria
Fixed term Apprenticeship, 15 months
Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
£10.00 - £12.21 per hour (depending on age)

Get an industry-recognised qualification (fully funded), plus brilliant benefits including a health cash plan!

Home, a place where you belong

Have you always wanted to build a career in housing and develop hands-on skills to help maintain homes? Would you like to work for a supportive and forward-thinking employer? Do you enjoy meeting different people and using your practical skills to make a real difference?

We’ve got the perfect role for you as anApprentice Joiner within Home Group’s Repairs Service. Our award-winning apprenticeship programme is here to kick-start your career – and the great news is, there’s no age limit to apply!

Typical day as an Apprentice Joiner

• Learn on the job, gaining practical skills and experience while benefiting from the expertise of our experienced colleagues.
• Spend at least 20% of your time working toward your Level 3 Carpentry and Joinery qualification with our dedicated learning partner.
• Receive one-to-one support from a workplace mentor who’ll guide you as you develop.
• Attend all required training sessions to build your knowledge and skills, both practical and theoretical.
• Learn everything you need to know to carry out essential joinery work, including fitting doors, skirting, flooring, kitchens, and other repairs or installations within our customers' homes which falls in line supporting evidence for your Carpentry and Joinery Qualification.
• Work across our Repairs and Void Service in the Copeland and Allerdale area, completing a variety of joinery tasks to help ensure our customers’ homes are safe, secure, and comfortable.

Why choose us?

Imagine ending your day knowing you’ve helped improve someone’s home and well-being. That’s what you’ll experience at Home Group – one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work!

You’ll join Jordon and our Repairs Team – a friendly, supportive crew with loads of experience to help you grow in confidence and skill.

About you

We don’t just look at qualifications – we want to get to know the real you! But there are a few essentials:

• You’re excited to learn and grow, and ready to invest time in your personal and professional development.
• You’ve got basic IT skills (or a willingness to learn), which will help with your learning and communication.
• You’re a team player who enjoys working with others, taking pride in your work, and always looking to deliver the best outcome for customers.
• You’repractical, reliable, and keen to get hands-on experience in a real work environment.
• You have GCSEs (A-C or 9-4) in English and Maths. If you also have a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject – brilliant! If not, just show us your passion and commitment.
• You must be available for interview when contacted – interviews run Monday to Friday, 08:00am to 4:00pm.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for apprenticeship roles.

Job details

• F ull-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 (so me flexibility may be required to meet customer or business needs).
• A Basic DBS check is required – don’t worry, we’ll pay for it.

A place where you belong

We work best when we can be ourselves. That’s why diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Our vibrant networks – Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, Women, and Disability – are just a few examples of how we help everyone thrive.

What’s in it for you?

• 34 days annual leave (includes bank holidays and a personal “me day”) – rising to 39 days over time
• Health cash plan (save up to £1140 a year on dental, optical, therapies)
• 800+ discounts or cashback deals on shopping, travel, and more plus a free NUS discount card – more savings!
• Flexible pay with Wagestream – access earned wages instantly and tools to help budget and save
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities with a top employer

Ready to join us?

Click APPLY NOW to find out more about the Repairs/Void Joiner Apprenticeship and submit your application. Roles close once we have enough great candidates, so don’t wait!