Apprentice Carpenters

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing association in Plymouth is offering an apprenticeship in carpentry, providing hands-on experience and training over 27 months. Ideal candidates should be eager to learn, possess strong teamwork and customer service skills, and align with the organization's values. Enjoy benefits like a free gym, volunteer opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free onsite gym

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Fun workplace events

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to learning and mastering a trade.
• Willingness to attend college.

Responsibilities

• Develop carpentry skills through repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Become an active member of the Repairs & Voids Team.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Carpentry

Job description

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Are you looking to start a career in carpentry? We have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join our repairs & voids teams. Through mentoring, training, regular monitoring, and reviews, you will become an active member of the Repairs & Voids Team, developing your carpentry skills by carrying out a wide range of repairs and maintenance tasks in domestic properties.

The apprenticeship will last a period of 27 months and the successful candidates will work towards achieving a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Carpentry.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who has:

A strong commitment to learning and mastering a trade, willingness to attend college.

The ability to work well as part of a team.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

A genuine alignment with our values and workplace culture.

About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

• Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
• The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
• Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
• Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Cycle to Work scheme
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
• We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
• It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
• Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
• We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons

To Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply, upload your details, and submit your CV.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Andy Lamerton on 01752 388180 or 07876 397010.

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Closing Date: 27th May 2025

Shortlisting Date: 28th May 2025

Group Activity: 25th July 2025

Interview Date: 5th or 6th August 2025

If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.