Apprenticeship/Advanced Apprenticeship in Joinery and Plastering
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/05/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/06/2019 23:59
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
Gateshead
Further Information
The Gateshead Housing Company is a non-profit organisation responsible for the day-to-day management of nearly 20,000 homes.
We aim to provide excellent and efficient services to create homes and neighbourhoods that meet the aspirations of the people of Gateshead.
We employ over 800 people and involve our customers in making our services better.
Do you have or expect to get five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification) including Maths and English? Then an apprenticeship with The Gateshead Housing Company could be for you.
We are currently recruiting for apprentices in Plastering and Joinery.
Key elements of the roles will include working alongside colleagues in specific trades and attending all identified training activities at work and at college.
On our plastering apprenticeship you will cover a wide range of plastering skills and techniques including preparing surfaces ready for plaster. Also included is working with plaster to create solid internal and external finishes. You will work with colleagues across Gateshead to apply the practical skills you will develop from attending college.
On our joinery apprenticeship you will be assisting colleagues across Gateshead to provide all aspects of a joinery and carpentry service. You will learn from a mix of on the job training and formal sessions at college.
No specific experience is needed, however, knowledge of the trade or specialism to be studied would be desirable.
For further information about the role please email apprenticeships@gatesheadhousing.co.uk, or call 0191 433 5379.
You should consider the job profile when applying, giving examples of how you meet the criteria.
What to do next?
• Read the job profile of this role.
• Complete our online application form and the confidential form or download printable application and confidential forms. You must complete both forms for your application to be considered.
• Assessments will be by application, ability tests and interview for this vacancy.
Applications are to be returned no later than midnight on Sunday, 2 June 2019, to:
hr@gatesheadhousing.co.uk
or
Employee Support Services (Apprentice Recruitment)
The Gateshead Housing Company
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1JN
The Gateshead Housing Company does not accept CVs.
If you need any further advice email the Human Resources Team or call ext 5333.
Why you will love working for us:
We know that we can’t achieve our vision without the right team of people.
We expect our employees to work in partnership with colleagues, and to apply their skills effectively with commitment and enthusiasm. In return we do our best to make sure they are happy in their work by listening to their ideas and making them feel welcome.
Because we work in partnership with Gateshead Council, we can offer you all the benefits of working for a large organisation as well as the intimacy of working for a small, independent team.
You will be able to take advantage of:
• Our Local Government Pension Scheme
• Occupational health
• Appropriate training courses
• A work life balance policy
• Flexitime scheme dependent on role
• Generous annual leave entitlement
The Gateshead Housing Company is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of any age, disability, marital status, race or sex.
The Gateshead Housing Company has achieved the Positive about Disabled People symbol.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.