Apprentice Carpenter - NN17 4SW Our Benefits Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think! Why choose us? We offer a vibrant working environment with: a competitive salary a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection. lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance. We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups. About the role North Northamptonshire Council are looking for 3 Apprentice Carpenters to join the Capital Investment Team (Planned Maintenance). If you would like a career in carpentry and joinery with a company that encourages personal development and rewards effort, then we look forward to your application. You will follow a structured training and development plan throughout your Apprenticeship. As an Apprentice Carpenter your principal role is to successfully complete the level 2 Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship. Following a structured training programme combining college study (where applicable) with on-the-job training. You will be assigned a mentor during your Apprenticeship to support you. About you The following skills would be desirable: GCSE Maths and English at grades A-C or 4-9 or equivalent Good communication skills Ability to follow instructions Good levels of numeracy and literacy Honesty and Integrity Ability to solve problems and when to escalate them Ability to use own initiative Ability to work in a team Punctual Hold a valid driving licence or be able to work towards gaining a licence. Health and Safety Training. If you have any queries regarding the role please email: PlannedMaintenance.cbc@northnorthants.gov.uk About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.https://youtu.be/DDE1nplZttYVisit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers