Apprentice Joiner

**Salary: In line with the Real Living Wage, currently £12.60 per hour**
**Location: Selkirk, Scottish Borders**
**Contract: Fixed term for 4 years of apprenticeship, with the prospect of a permanent position upon completion**

**Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week**
**Closing date: 19 May 2025**:
SBHA are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Joiner. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the joinery trade while working towards an industry-recognised qualification.

You’ll work alongside experienced joiners and other trades on a wide range of projects while attending college to complete your apprenticeship framework. Over four years, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to become a qualified joiner.

At the end of the apprenticeship, there are good prospects to move into a permanent position within the organisation.

The successful applicant will start in post July/August 2025 and will be paid in accordance with the Real Living Wage.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- General Joinery work associated with the repair and maintenance of the Association’s and other properties
- Attend College as required in accordance with the College Programme. No annual leave will be authorised during College Term time.
- Carry out all work instructions allocated to you timeously, in the order identified and to an acceptable quality standard and within the timescales allocated.
- Work with other Trades on projects and contracts.
- Adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines for the safety of yourself and others.
- A strong commitment to pursuing a career in joinery.
- Good standard of education, including English and Maths at National 5 level or equivalent (SCQF level 5).
- Must pass SBATC Aptitude Test.
- Able to demonstrate a background knowledge of the skills applicable to the trade.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality in all tasks.
- Must have full clean current UK driving licence at the end of the apprenticeship.

**Benefits**:
Created by Tenants for Tenants, Scottish Borders Housing Association enhances lives and communities across the Scottish Borders. Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a flexible working, a competitive salary, generous annual leave and sickness entitlement, life assurance and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

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