Apprentice Joiner x2

We are excited to share that this year we will be working with PFP Thrive to provide 2 Apprenticeship opportunities at the City of Lincoln Council.

PFP Thrive Academy is based in Derby, and these Apprenticeships will work on a block release model, meaning participants will spend 1 week per month in Derby to complete training studies with the provider and the remaining 3-4 weeks with us as the employer.

Each month, up to 11 Apprentices will come together as a group, joining others of a similar age to share their experiences and support each other with their studies. These regular meet-ups not only help apprentices stay on track academically but also create a positive and encouraging environment where they can build friendships, reduce stress, and look after their mental well-being.

Travel, accommodation and food will be funded at no additional cost to our Apprentices. There are also opportunities for parents / guardians to tour the Academy and establish a better understanding of how accommodation arrangements will work.

The City of Lincoln Council look to put Apprentices into the workplace, so please apply through our website if you would like to join us this September.

Key responsibilities:

• Work under the general direction of the Maintenance Team Leader and craft operatives to provide an effective and high-quality repairs service.
• Contribute to the objectives of the service area, directorate and council.
• Undertake the service specific duties as outlined in the job description.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Ability to use own initiative and show motivation.
• Ability to demonstrate awareness of working in a customer focussed environment.
• Ability to follow set procedures.
• Ability to use and maintain hand tools, portable power tools and equipment.
• Ability to carry out all aspects of the apprenticeship.
• Ability to successfully pass a college initial assessment.
• Ability to work positively with customers (council tenants) and other workers.

Benefits we offer:

• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Power tools.
• Company uniform / PPE.
• Company tablet.
• Flexible working options considered.
• Work based within the City of Lincoln boundary.
• Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Local government pension scheme (currently 23.4% employer contribution).
• Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
• Health and Wellbeing support.
• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
• Free on-site parking at Hamilton House.

For an informal discussion, please contact Andrew Callaghan (Assistant Maintenance Team Leader) on ...

In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description attached. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement.

All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period. This role also requires a basic DBS check.

Please be aware that the City of Lincoln Council does not hold a UKVI sponsor licence and is therefore unable to sponsor work visas. If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas & Immigration before applying as you may be eligible to work in the UK via an alternative visa route.

As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.