Apprentice Joiner

What the candidate will be doing on a day-to-day basis
The apprentice joiner will be working alongside a qualified joiner undertaking various joinery related repairs to the councils 8,500 tenanted homes. There will be an opportunity to get hands on experience under the supervision of the trades person that they are working with the apprentices as they develop their skills and be taught in the safe use of battery and powered equipment to ensure we produce a high standard of work. There is a large focus on ow we ensure our apprentices are kept safe in our teams and there a focused health and safety training program that prepare our people to work safely in the construction industry.
Background on department
Housing repairs and maintenance undertakes responsive and planned maintenance to the councils 8,500 tenanted homes. The properties are located in many parts of our county and the various property types provide interesting challenges to our maintenance teams.
Type of person we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and expand their knowledge and skills through hands-on experience., + Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
+ Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
+ A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available

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