Apprentice Joiner

SBHA; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated Apprentice Joiner to join its team. This four-year apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in the joinery trade, working alongside skilled professionals while pursuing an industry-recognized qualification. The role promises excellent prospects for permanent employment upon successful completion. You'll engage in various projects, ensuring high-quality standards and adherence to safety regulations. Join a supportive team that values your development and well-being, while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Generous Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Good Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to a career in joinery.
• Good standard of education including English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Perform general joinery work for property maintenance.
• Attend college as per the apprenticeship program.
• Work collaboratively with other trades on projects.

Skills

Joinery Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

National 5 in English

National 5 in Maths

Job description

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Salary: In line with the Real Living Wage, currently £12.60 per hour
Location: Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Contract: Fixed term for 4 years of apprenticeship, with the prospect of a permanent position upon completion
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Closing date: 19 May 2025

SBHA are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Joiner. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the joinery trade while working towards an industry-recognised qualification.

You’ll work alongside experienced joiners and other tradeson a wide range of projects while attending college to complete your apprenticeship framework. Over four years, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to become a qualified joiner.

At the end of the apprenticeship, there are good prospects to move into a permanent position within the organisation.

The successful applicant will start in post July/August 2025 and will be paid in accordance with the Real Living Wage.

Key Responsibilities

• General Joinery work associated with the repair and maintenance of the Association’s and other properties
• Attend College as required in accordance with the College Programme. No annual leave will be authorised during College Term time.
• Carry out all work instructions allocated to you timeously, in the order identified and to an acceptable quality standard and within the timescales allocated.
• Work with other Trades on projects and contracts.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines for the safety of yourself and others.
  

Candidate Requirements

• A strong commitment to pursuinga career in joinery.
• Good standard of education, including English and Maths at National 5 level or equivalent (SCQF level 5).
• Must pass SBATC Aptitude Test.
• Able to demonstrate a background knowledge of the skills applicable to the trade.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality in all tasks.
• Must have full clean current UK driving licence at the end of the apprenticeship.
  

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Benefits

Created by Tenants for Tenants, Scottish Borders Housing Association enhances lives and communities across the Scottish Borders. Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a flexible working, a competitive salary, generous annual leave and sickness entitlement, life assurance and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

Scottish Borders Housing Association is not a licensed sponsor under the appropriate UK Government regulations and does not invite applications from, nor engage in sponsoring, overseas applicants who do not already have the right to live and/or work in the UK. The Association will not engage in any enquiries or enter into negotiations from individuals or Agents in this regard.