Vacancies

Apprentice Carpenter

About the role

North Northamptonshire Council are looking for 3 Apprentice Carpenters to join the Capital Investment Team (Planned Maintenance). If you would like a career in carpentry and joinery with a company that encourages personal development and rewards effort, then we look forward to your application.

You will follow a structured training and development plan throughout your Apprenticeship. As an Apprentice Carpenter your principal role is to successfully complete the level 2 Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship. Following a structured training programme combining college study (where applicable) with on-the-job training. You will be assigned a mentor during your Apprenticeship to support you.

What will you be doing?

To work towards and achieving the level 2 Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship with either a Pass or Distinction grade
Carry out relevant site-based tasks as directed by a Repairs Officer / Works Co-ordinator or Mentor to ensure the gathering of knowledge, skills and behaviours of your apprenticeship, using both knowledge received through college work and understanding. Capturing the knowledge and experience of a qualified carpenter to understand the trade. These tasks will include but not limited to; First and Second Fix Carpentry Works, Kitchens, Finals, Cladding, Windows, External Door sets, Fascia, Soffits
To continually train and develop yourself in line with the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours of the apprenticeship
To attend mentoring sessions where applicable
Ensure that all Health and Safety procedures are always followed and any hazards reported immediately. Understand and follow, North Northamptonshire Councils Health and Safety Management System at all times.
Carry out relevant site-based tasks as directed by a Repairs Officer or Works Co-ordinator these tasks will include but not limited to carpentry duties, labouring and administration
As a Carpentry Apprentice, you will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment objects. Your job will require you to work in different weather conditions, you must be prepared for both hot and cold temperatures

About you

The following skills would be desirable:

GCSE Maths and English at grades A-C or 4-9 or equivalent
Good communication skills
Ability to follow instructions
Good levels of numeracy and literacy
Honesty and Integrity
Ability to solve problems and when to escalate them
Ability to use own initiative
Ability to work in a team
Punctual
Hold a valid driving licence or be able to work towards gaining a licence.
Health and Safety Training.
If you have any queries regarding the role please email: PlannedMaintenance.cbc@northnorthants.gov.uk

Our benefits

Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.

You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!

Why choose us?

We offer a vibrant working environment with:

a competitive salary
a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.

About us

Our Values and Behaviours

Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:

Customer-focused
Respectful
Efficient
Supportive
Trustworthy

Our Key Commitments

Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.

We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.

We aim to be a carbon neutral Council by 2030.

Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)

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