Apprentice (Joiner)

Lay the foundations for a successful career with an HMS apprenticeship.

We are one of the fastest growing contractors in the North West with a forecasted turnover in excess of £100 million this year, a team of just under 1000 staff and the ambition to continue this growth.

Operating across Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington and North Wales, HMS maintain more than 40,000 homes.

A social organisation with a commercial focus generating income to drive our activities and deliver lasting change, HMS aim to invest £5m a year into local communities and life changing causes.

**This is an important role in which you will**:

- Be employed to actively learn from qualified Joiner, how to carry out construction or maintenance activity in association with the business commercial activities and undertake any associated skills required through work-based learning.
- Be based in one of our three heartlands of Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington, however you may be required to work at our sites across Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales and could be based at one of satellite offices in one of those areas.

**To be successful in this role you will**:

- Desirable, not essential, GCSE (or equivalent) Level 4 or above in English and Mathematics.
- Successfully pass a pre-entry assessment via the relevant provider which indicates your ability to complete a relevant qualification up to NVQ Level 2 standard.
- Be committed to attend college one-day per week or on block release.
- Be proactive and willing to learn and listen, the successful applicants will progress with training and experience to become a fully qualified Joiner.
- Be committed to learn to drive and gain a full driving licence by the end of the apprenticeship. Apprentices will be responsible for arranging and funding their own driving tuition and any associated tests.

**What Can Torus Group Offer You**

In return, we offer a modern workplace that is challenging, supportive and gives you room to grow your skills - along with a package of benefits that shows how much we value your contribution and care about your wellbeing, such as:

- 22 days holiday rising to 25 plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Company life assurance

**The Company**

We believe that building relationships is every bit as important as building properties.

We put our clients and their customers first. So, when we tackle any job, large or small, we do it right and we do it well.

This means that from kick off to completion, every project is delivered against a clear set of expectations that includes quality, time and budget. Think of us as an extension of your team - a partner every bit as committed to your vision as you are.

**T**o find out more information about this Apprenticeship, please view the Job Description attached.

PLEASE NOTE: Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed;
- Right to work verification (in person)
- Qualification certificate check
- 2 x Completed references
- DBS check (if required for role)
- Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s

We are also recruiting for various other apprenticeships.