Package Description
Joiner Apprentice
£22785.24
Full-Time, fixed term
(up to 24 months fixed term contract, course length depending)
37.5 hours per week,
Monday to Friday
David Lewis provides outstanding education, residential, medical and therapeutic support for people with learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism for people aged 16 years and over. We support people with complex learning and physical disabilities with their daily living, access to social and leisure opportunities and education.
We are delighted to be recruiting for a Joiner Apprentice within the Maintenance team. Being an apprentice, you will be offered the opportunity to grow and develop and to forge a successful career as a Joiner. You’ll be given the chance to learn new skills, gain a recognised qualification, build new relationships and take part in exciting projects, all designed to help you to reach your potential.
You will undertake on the job training carrying out joinery works as required, including bench joinery and installation, repair and maintenance of doors, windows, units etc. These will be completed in accordance with relevant specifications and in compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practice. You will also provide general support and assistance to the joinery team.
To succeed as a Joiner Apprentice you will need to demonstrate an eagerness to learn, a passion for delivering excellent customer service and a positive, ‘can do’ attitude. The successful applicant will display a knowledge of and demonstrable interest in joinery, as well as the ability to complete it. Furthermore, you will need to be fit for the physical demands of the role, be reliable and flexible and demonstrate that you can work safely. GCSE qualifications in Maths and English to at least grade E are desirable; otherwise, support will be given to achieve a Level 1 qualification in Maths and English as part of the apprenticeship.
As well as the opportunity to work form a picturesque site in a rural setting other benefits include-
- 20 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) plus public holidays
- An occupational pension (up to 6% employer contribution)
- Sick pay
- Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)
- Further Education Sponsorship
- College Day Release
- Career Progression
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including:-
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health services
- A Physio service for staff
- A Staff Counsellor
- On site pharmacy
- On site gym and swimming pool
- Free parking
- Employee Referral and Reward Scheme
David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS.
David Lewis is an equal opportunities employer
About Us
About us:
We have a successful record of accomplishment built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services
Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.
Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted
We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.
Adult day opportunities, which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.
Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis
