Job description
Fixed Term – 23 months
About the role
This post forms an important part of the Housing Repairs & Maintenance Service. The successful applicant will be trained as part of the Housing Repairs & Maintenance team carrying out essential repairs throughout The Reading Borough Council area.
Combining work-based learning with part time release to college, you will develop knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the Carpentry trade.
Working under supervision, you will be expected to assist in carrying out Carpentry related tasks, including relevant multi skilling duties, within the scope of the role.
As an apprentice carpenter, you will be required to undertake a variety of tasks with the majority of our carpentry work being in a domestic environment.
Examples of work content but not exhaustive of;
- Installing and repairing skirting boards, floorboards, cupboards, and shelving, as well as door handles and locks,
- Repair/ renew doors and door casing, handrails, balustrades, pipe boxings and panelling,
- Repair/ renew kitchen units, work tops.
You will have support from our existing teams and learn from experienced carpenters.
About you
- Whether you are looking to join us from school, college or just looking for a career change, you’ll be building a career that delivers you real skills and training from day one.
- With an enthusiasm for working within the building industry, you will require no previous experience or qualifications. You will be working towards an NVQ Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship qualification, with the ability to understand the importance of good teamwork.
- You must have a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a commitment to high quality customer service.
- You must have good communication skills with both customers and colleagues.
- You must have or be willing to work toward having a full driving licence.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
- 'Your Reading Passport' scheme - competitive rates for local gyms
For more information on this position please contact recruitment@reading.gov.uk
Closing date: 9 March 2024
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
