Apprentice Joiner

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation
:
Kirklees

Directorate
:
Place

Service Area
:
Homes & Neighbourhoods

Hours
: 37 hours – 4 days in work, 1 day Qualification/college attendance

Number of Jobs
: 2

Location(s):
Across Kirklees

Position type
:
Apprenticeship

Grade
:
Apprentice

Salary
: £12.42 per hour

Advert Wording

Kickstart Your Career with Kirklees Council

Do you enjoy hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and learning practical skills? A Joinery Apprenticeship with Kirklees Council is a fantastic opportunity to begin a rewarding career in the construction and housing sector. You’ll gain real experience working on a wide variety of joinery tasks while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, no previous experience is needed. If you have enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a positive approach, we want to hear from you.

• Work alongside qualified joiners on a wide range of maintenance and construction tasks
• Learn how to use tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Build practical skills across all aspects of joinery work
• Keep work areas clean and tidy
• Follow essential health and safety guidance
• Support wider team and community‑based projects
• Attend college weekly and complete all coursework on time

Our vision for Kirklees is to have a strong economy with a great quality of life – thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality where people enjoy better health throughout their lives. To achieve this, we need a diverse and talented workforce.

Our highly rated apprenticeship programmes will allow you to earn, learn and build a successful career. You will learn from experienced staff in the workplace, be sponsored to undertake an industry‑recognised qualification and benefit from our extensive wrap‑around support. We offer a competitive salary, with access to our staff benefits, pensions, employee networks and wellbeing packages.

Please read the attached job profile for more information about this role.

Shortlisting outcomes will be shared with all applicants no later than 13th April. If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre on 1st May. Further details, including timings and what to expect on the day, will be provided to all shortlisted candidates. This will be followed by a formal interview with the recruiting manager.

For more information about this role, please contact Lora Chandler via email at l

Lora Chandler is the manager for this role, please contact them on for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Closing date: 23 March 2026, 11:55 PM

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