Apprentice Joiner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Sheffield City Council’s Housing Repairs Service carries out repairs and maintenance to over 42,000 Council homes.
This year, we are offering an amazing 19 Apprenticeship opportunities to launch your career in the Trades services with a September 2023 start.
The 19 Apprenticeship opportunities are available across six different Trades: Electricians; Gas Fitters; Painters; Joiners; Warehouse Operatives; and Business Support/Co-ordinators.
As an Apprentice, you will:
- Receive a great rate of pay whilst you learn
- Be fully funded to complete a recognised qualification
- Receive one day off the job per week for study leave at college (during term time)
- Receive hands-on/practical experience in an experienced team environment
- Have a great peer support network
- Have the potential to secure a permanent job with us upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship.
Qualifications:
For all Joiners, we are looking for (or working towards) a Level 3 / Grade D (in English and Maths).
The Joinery Apprenticeship is a three year qualification.
If you need any help with your application then please email:
sccapprenticeships@sheffield.gov.uk
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.
It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.
Job details Job reference REQ001183 Date posted 01/05/2023 Application closing date 31/05/2023 Location Sheffield Salary Apprentice rate: £6.88 per hour in the first year Package 3 Years Apprenticeship, 5 Positions Contractual hours 37 Job category/type Apprenticeships
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Joiner roles across Sheffield City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £7 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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