Apprentice Carpenter (Site Carpentry Level 2 Apprenticeship)
Location: Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing, Melksham, England
Job Type: Full Time
New opportunity for a motivated individual to start a career in carpentry with Selwood Housing.
About the role
As an Apprentice Carpenter, you will work alongside experienced tradespeople carrying out repairs, maintenance and installation work across our homes.
You will gain hands‑on experience, develop practical carpentry skills and learn to deliver high‑quality work while providing excellent customer service.
Responsibilities
- Assist with repairs, maintenance and installation work on residential properties.
- Adhere to safety, quality and time‑management standards.
- Follow instructions and work collaboratively with the team.
- Deliver customer‑focused service and maintain high standards.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in carpentry and a desire to build a long‑term career.
Key attributes
- Customer driven – put customers first and deliver high‑quality service.
- Accountable – take responsibility, follow instructions, work safely and efficiently, meet agreed targets and standards.
- Develop & learn – eager to learn from experienced colleagues, act on feedback, continuously develop skills and knowledge.
- Champion communication – good communicator, works well with others, builds positive relationships, contributes as part of a team.
You’ll bring
- GCSE English and Maths, or a good standard of education.
- A genuine interest in carpentry and a desire to build a career in the building trade.
- A positive, self‑motivated attitude and willingness to learn from others.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a wide range of people.
- A commitment to equality and diversity.
Pre‑employment requirements
Successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS and Right to Work checks.
Why join Selwood Housing?
Selwood Housing is a not‑for‑profit housing organisation that owns and manages over 7,000 homes across the Southwest. We invest in the future of local people and places, aiming to build 1,700 new affordable homes by 2034, and we offer a supportive, close‑knit team environment.
Benefits include: competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, life assurance, flexible working opportunities, competitive pension, cycle‑to‑work scheme, ongoing training and development, and a supportive team environment.
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion
We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our best to provide any adjustments, access, and equipment you need throughout the interview process and during your employment. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics and identities to apply.
Application notes
We are delivering this apprenticeship in partnership with Wiltshire College and University Centre. Application will be reviewed by them. By applying you acknowledge that Selwood Housing will share your CV with Wiltshire College and University Centre for the assessment of suitability for the programme.
We may close this vacancy early depending on application volumes, so we encourage early applications.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Selwood Housing.
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