Apprentice Carpenter
Southampton City Council
Date: 1 week ago
City: Southampton, England
Contract type: Full time
Southampton City Council are proud to be offering local jobs for our local people. Apprenticeships are an exciting way to develop your career and be a valuable part of our future workforce.
As an apprentice you’ll be receiving practical and professional training right from the start. Working alongside experienced colleagues and mentors who will supervise your development and provide support and guidance throughout your training. You will have regular reviews with your manager, mentor and tutor so you know how you are doing and can gain support with any activities to help you progress.
Given our investment in your learning and progression, the hope is that on completion of your apprenticeship and vacancy permitting, we would be able to offer you a permanent role – however this will be subject to certain criteria and there is no guarantee.
Responsibilities
An apprenticeship is a real job, with real responsibilities along with a competitive salary. An apprenticeship will provide you with many benefits including:
This post would be ideal for someone who is wanting to start a career, progress their career, or reskill. It would be advantageous if you have some basic experience/understanding or knowledge of the trade you are applying for. A good standard of Maths and English is ideally required (GCSE 4 / C or above), or the ability to gain a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification will be required as part of your learning.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to go on a trial day with one of our trades people, therefore you will need to bring your own safety boots.
About Us
We are committed to being a Resident Friendly City where people are proud to live and work and where you can make a significant difference to our local communities. We want Southampton to be a modern city, amongst the best places to grow up, live and work in and we are committed to tackling inequality and to creating a city that is greener, fairer and healthier.
Why work for us?
You can be confident of a rewarding career, with a competitive salary, job security and a wide range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and career progression opportunities in return for your dedication to bettering the lives of Southampton’s residents.
This is an excellent opportunity waiting for an enthusiastic and capable individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and progressive team. If you feel you have the necessary background and skills to undertake this role and would like to be part of our team and our City, apply today!
Further information about this role please view the job description.
What We Can Offer You
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
For further information on our benefits package please visit:
If you need more information or wish to discuss this position please contact Trudi Thompson Via email on
Recruitment Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 023 8083 4033
As an apprentice you’ll be receiving practical and professional training right from the start. Working alongside experienced colleagues and mentors who will supervise your development and provide support and guidance throughout your training. You will have regular reviews with your manager, mentor and tutor so you know how you are doing and can gain support with any activities to help you progress.
Given our investment in your learning and progression, the hope is that on completion of your apprenticeship and vacancy permitting, we would be able to offer you a permanent role – however this will be subject to certain criteria and there is no guarantee.
Responsibilities
An apprenticeship is a real job, with real responsibilities along with a competitive salary. An apprenticeship will provide you with many benefits including:
- On and off the job training
- The achievement of a nationally recognised qualification and the ability to earn while you learn in your chosen career path
- Access to the Hampshire Local Government Pension Scheme with Employer pension contributions
- Interest free travel loans and discounts.
- Employee Support Services
- Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave
This post would be ideal for someone who is wanting to start a career, progress their career, or reskill. It would be advantageous if you have some basic experience/understanding or knowledge of the trade you are applying for. A good standard of Maths and English is ideally required (GCSE 4 / C or above), or the ability to gain a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification will be required as part of your learning.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to go on a trial day with one of our trades people, therefore you will need to bring your own safety boots.
About Us
We are committed to being a Resident Friendly City where people are proud to live and work and where you can make a significant difference to our local communities. We want Southampton to be a modern city, amongst the best places to grow up, live and work in and we are committed to tackling inequality and to creating a city that is greener, fairer and healthier.
Why work for us?
You can be confident of a rewarding career, with a competitive salary, job security and a wide range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and career progression opportunities in return for your dedication to bettering the lives of Southampton’s residents.
This is an excellent opportunity waiting for an enthusiastic and capable individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and progressive team. If you feel you have the necessary background and skills to undertake this role and would like to be part of our team and our City, apply today!
Further information about this role please view the job description.
What We Can Offer You
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- A generous local government pension scheme.
- Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
- Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant).
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
- Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts.
- Great local transport links.
- Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.
For further information on our benefits package please visit:
If you need more information or wish to discuss this position please contact Trudi Thompson Via email on
Recruitment Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 023 8083 4033
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