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Job Introduction

Kickstart Your Career as a Carpenter!

Location: Telford

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: £10.58 per hour

Contract Type: Apprenticeship, 2-year fixed term

At Housing Plus Group, We Create Places People Are Proud to Call Home.

Do you love the idea of working with your hands, solving problems, and learning valuable skills that make a real difference? Are you curious about how things work and eager to build a future you can be proud of?

Then this is the opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on individual to join us as a Carpenter Apprentice — someone who’s ready to learn, grow, and help keep our homes safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

What You’ll Do:

Assist with a variety of carpentry and maintenance tasks on occupied and unoccupied properties
Learnhow to plan work, gather materials, and keep everything running smoothly
Communicate with tenants and customers in a polite, professional manner
Use tools, technology, and safety equipment the right way –we’llshow how
Support the team with admin and record-keeping using digital systems
Gain skills that set you up for along-term career in the trade

What You’ll Gain:

A Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery qualification
On-the-job experience with expert mentorship
Confidence using tools, technology, and techniques
A supportive team that lives our values: Own it. Improve it. Live it.
Clear progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship

What We’re Looking For:

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 3 (D)or above (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship
A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
Good communicationand a team mindset
Reliability and a real sense of pride in your work
A passion for helping people and solving problems
Ideally working towards a full UK driving licence

We can offer you

A comprehensive induction programme with excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available. We can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.

About Us

We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.

The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:

Own it – make it happen
Improve it – move things forward.
Live it – show understanding and compassion

We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.

Our Inclusive Culture:

The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.

Ready to Build Your Future?

Apply now and learn skills that matter — with people who value who you are and what you bring.

If you need any supporting submitting your application, please email [email protected]

Closing date: 5th June

Interview date: 1st July

Applications may close early based on business requirements.

Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.