Apprentice Joiner

North East Jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for a Joinery Apprenticeship within a dynamic council environment. As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in carpentry, working with skilled mentors to develop your skills in creating and installing building components. This role not only provides a pathway to a rewarding career in construction but also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and safety. With a commitment to nurturing the next generation, this apprenticeship will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the industry. Join us and make a real difference in your community!

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hands-on training

Mentorship from skilled professionals

Qualifications

• Must have 2 GCSEs including Maths & English.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and industriousness.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside skilled mentors in construction.
• Produce high-quality work meeting standards and specifications.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Basic Health and Safety Awareness

Ability to Follow Instructions

Customer Service Commitment

Education

2 GCSEs grade C/4 or above including Maths & English

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

To find out more about this vacancy, please register to attend our Apprenticeship Event on Tuesday 29th April 3 – 6 30, you can register for this here.

If you would like advice on how to fill in a North East Jobs application form, please join a Teams call on Friday 25th April at 1pm, the link is here.

Please note, we wont look at any applications before the closing date, so please spend time on your application and come and meet us at the event on the 29th April!





Your Choice, Your Career!



Joinery Apprenticeship within Newcastle City Council



Post Title: Apprentice Joiner

Qualification: Level 3

Salary: National minimum wage

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Holidays: 25 days (including paid time off work to attend college)

Contract type: fixed term 3 – 3 ½ years

Closing date: for applications is (Friday 16 May 2025).



If you are aged 16 or above and looking for a hands-on apprenticeship, then let us help kickstart your career within Newcastle City Council.



Within City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services (Repairs and Construction Section) we are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join us on our journey towards investing in the next generation.



Applying for an apprenticeship will provide you an opportunity to make a real difference to customers in Newcastle, help make them proud of where they live and follow a stimulating and rewarding career.



We truly value our apprentices and recognise that they enable us to identify new talent, build new skills in our workforce, increase diversity, and help deliver our ambitious plans. Newcastle is a great City, one that never stands still, that faces forward and embraces change. A City that makes history and shapes the future and we want you to be part of it.



You will work alongside one of our highly skilled mentors, who work in Repairs, Construction and void properties and deliver a service to over 26,000 homes within the city as well as public buildings such as schools.



You will get hands on experience in Carpentry skills working with building materials (most often wood) to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, moldings, timber floor coverings and erecting structural components such as floor joists and roofs.



You will be responsiblefor producing high quality work which meets standards, specifications and design plans. You are expected to comply with all safety aspects involved with working on a construction site, ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others at all times.



You will interact with other construction trades such as bricklayers, plasterers and plumbers and will be working in a team and under supervision.



Essential Requirements

In your application you will need to confirm that you meet the essential criteria below.

• Can complete the application form to a high standard with spelling, grammar, and punctuation.


• Have 2 GCSEs grade C/4 or above including Maths & English (indicate predicted grades if applicable). Or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.


• Have ability to follow written and verbal instructions.


• Able to demonstrate awareness of the role being applied for and the working environment within construction.


• Have basic Health and Safety awareness.


• Have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for the trainee/apprenticeship applied for.


• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and industriousness.


• Able to work as part of a team.


• Able to demonstrate knowledge of the organisation.


• Committed to customer service, including equality and diversity.

Selection Process

Shortlisting will commence after the closing date 16 May 2025 the dates for interviews are yet to be confirmed.



Salary

At Newcastle City Council our apprentices are paid a salary based on a percentage of the entry level role of the chosen trade you will be working towards in your apprenticeship, or the statutory national minimum/living wage rate according to age, whichever is greater. This will increase each year as you develop your knowledge and skills.



Pension

On successful appointment to Newcastle City Council, you will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension scheme (LGPS). a percentage of your monthly pay depending on your salary is deducted from your monthly pay.



Annual Leave

Your annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per year.



Probation Period

If you are a new employee to Newcastle City Council your appointment is subject to a successful probationary period of 6 months



Working Hours

Your working week will consist of 37 hours Mon – Friday.





Further information

For an informal discussion on this exciting opportunity please feel free to contact the apprenticeship manager, Steve Charlton by email [e-mail] or phone [phone].



Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.



Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.