Apprentice - Carpentry and Joinery

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Apprentice-Carpentry and Joinery L3

Dundee

Contract length: 4 years

Year 1 salary: £19,968 per year

40 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Carpenter to join our team based in Dundee.

Are you looking for your next step or change in career? Our Apprenticeship program gives you practical experience, all whilst working towards a qualification in partnership with our training provider, Dundee and Angus College.

You’ll work towards a Level 2 nationally recognized qualification in Carpentry. As well as gaining experience in the workplace, you’ll be supported by ‘off-the-job’ training at college. This helps provide a route or pathway to further skills, opportunities, and progression. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!

The role of Apprentice Carpentry and Joinery will include:

You will work in Scotland, based in Dundee. This opportunity will give you a chance to gain valuable practical experience in Carpentry & Joinery, all whilst learning the customer-facing skills needed to build a career in the industry.

Skills and experiences:

We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability - and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.

On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are;

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent to), including Math and English

• Good practical and problem-solving skills
• Enjoy getting stuck in to physically demanding work
• This role will involve driving on company business. To drive a company vehicle, employees must hold a full, valid UK driving licence or be working towards obtaining one.

About us 

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits    

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans  
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

Closing date: 1 July 2026

As part of the application process, your details will be shared with the training provider who may contact you to complete a further application.  Both applications will form part of our overall application review process.

Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV. If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – apprenticeships@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -  www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

 Check out our Apprentice page to find the process, apprentice stories, FAQ’s and much more -     Apprenticeships | Sanctuary

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference.  We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.  We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.