Apprentice Joiner — Hands-on Housing Carpentry

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working

Training & development

Job summary

Darlington Borough Council is recruiting 2 Apprentice Joiners for a 27‑month fixed‑term period to join the Housing Building team. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across Reactive Maintenance, Internal Planned Maintenance and Voids, supported by tradespeople, with day release training for Carpentry and Joinery Level 2.

You must have GCSEs in English and Maths and be eligible for UK funding. Starting salary is set by age, with progression opportunities after Year 1.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C (or 9-4) or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Able to apply literacy and numeracy skills accurately.
• Commitment to completing all apprenticeship assessments on time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day repairs in occupied properties.
• Support kitchen and bathroom installations and improvement works.
• Help prepare empty properties for re-let and meet housing standards.
• Work across Reactive Maintenance, Planned Maintenance and Voids teams to gain broad experience.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and customer service.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Literacy & numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Job description

Darlington Borough Council is recruiting 2 Apprentice Joiners for a 27‑month fixed‑term period to join the Housing Building team. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across Reactive Maintenance, Internal Planned Maintenance and Voids, supported by tradespeople, with day release training for Carpentry and Joinery Level 2.

You must have GCSEs in English and Maths and be eligible for UK funding. Starting salary is set by age, with progression opportunities after Year 1.