Location
London West Neighbourhood (including Brent, Harrow, Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Reading, and Basingstoke, with occasional travel to Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire)

Hours
40 hours per week

Salary
£25,466 per annum

About the Role
The L&Q Apprenticeship Programme is designed to help you start the career you have always wanted. As an Apprentice Carpenter within the West Neighbourhood, you will be assigned to a patch within one of our neighbourhood teams, with placement conveniently located to support your travel needs. You will receive training to support the team in delivering a first-class service to our customers by assisting with carpentry repairs and installations.

You will work under instruction and supervision, gradually taking responsibility for your own work within your assessed abilities. Your duties will include carrying out day-to-day repairs, working with wood-based materials and associated products, and assisting with installations and repairs. This role offers a 2.5-year fixed term contract during which you will undertake a Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship.

Throughout the apprenticeship, your manager will guide your development and day-to-day work, a mentor will provide additional support, and you will work alongside experienced colleagues to learn hands-on, work-based skills. Please note that applicants who have already completed or partially completed Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Carpentry, Site Carpentry, or Joinery are not eligible for this apprenticeship funding.

Assessment Centre and interview will be held on 7th October at our Slough Office. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close earlier than the stated date of 12th September 2025.

Experience
No previous experience is required. This apprenticeship is designed to support individuals from all backgrounds to start a career in carpentry.

About you
- Enthusiastic and motivated with a positive attitude towards learning and working within a busy maintenance team.
- Desire to deliver high-quality, customer-focused work with a right-first-time approach.
- Willingness to study and gain a qualification while developing new skills.
- Ability to use your own initiative and work independently, as well as being a good team player.
- Good problem-solving skills and a responsible, enthusiastic attitude.
- Interest in working within a diverse, forward-thinking environment serving diverse internal and external customers.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable using electronic media such as PDA, email, and associated IT systems.
- Flexible and organised approach to work.
- Ideally holds GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C / Grade 4 or above.

Qualifications
Applicants must be eligible for apprenticeship funding, which requires valid residency status in the UK, usually residency for at least 3 years prior to the apprenticeship start date. A full UK Driving Licence is not required to apply but will be necessary for progression to a Trainee position after completion of the apprenticeship.