Apprentice Joiner

Darlington Borough Council are seeking to recruit 2 x Apprentice Joiners (27 months fixed-term) to join our commercially focused, successful and growing Housing Building team. This team maintains domestic Council housing stock and other Council-owned properties, including sheltered housing. Work is delivered across our Reactive Maintenance, Internal Planned Maintenance, and Voids teams, giving you a wide range of hands-on experience.

You will work across different teams as required, supporting the delivery of high-quality work, learning the importance of value for money, and keeping customers and colleagues informed of progress. Reactive Maintenance Team - You will assist with day-to-day repairs in occupied properties. Mobile technology is used to manage jobs, stock, and health and safety tasks. Internal Planned Maintenance Team - You will support larger projects such as installing kitchens and bathrooms and assisting with improvement programmes.

Voids Team - You will help prepare empty properties so they can be re-let, bringing them up to the required housing standards. We take pride in delivering excellent customer service and high levels of customer satisfaction. As an apprentice, you'll be supported by experienced tradespeople while developing your skills and knowledge in a real working environment. Apprenticeship Course Information: During this apprenticeship you will be required to attend Learning and Skills training centre in Darlington on a day release basis to undertake the 'Carpentry and Joinery - Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard' https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-courses/joinery-interior-installation A UK resident is eligible for funding if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of their apprenticeship and have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) or have obtained pre-settled or settled status under EUSS., You must have GCSE's in English and Maths at Grades A to C (Awarded pre 2017) or Grade 9 to 4 (awarded 2017 onwards) or Functional Skills Level 2.

Ability to apply accurate literacy and numeracy skills to include spelling grammar, punctuation, percentages and decimals. Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy with attention to detail Good Communication and problem-solving skills Commitment to high standards of workmanship and customer service. Commitment to own development - willingness to learn and develop new skills and complete all of the required assessments related to the apprenticeship qualification within the set timescales.

Physical ability to undertake the duties of the role and be comfortable working at heights. If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided; however, you must be committed to achieving the Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard. Following completion of the Level 2 there may be the opportunity to progress onto the Advanced Carpentry and Joinery Level 3 Apprenticeship.

You will be contracted to 37 hours per week on agreed working pattern of Monday - Thursday 08:00am to 16:00pm and Friday 08:00am to 15:30pm. Apprenticeship Pay The Apprentice Joiner post is paid on % Craft 2 Rate and the rate you will be paid is dependent on your age upon commencement in post. The rate of pay will also increase with each year of study. During Year 1 you would be eligible to receive a salary of £16,577.00.

- £25,619.00 per annum (dependent upon your age), The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as: 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working) Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions F