Apprentice Joiner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Gleeson are recruiting multiple Joinery Apprenticesβ to join our passionate, collaborative and respectful teams out on site. Reporting directly to the Site Manager you will be carrying out general Joinery duties on all stages of the construction of Gleeson developments.
Please note this advertisement is for the location specified only, however there will be instances where you may be moved to a different site in order to support your work based evidence in line with training requirements.
Locations in our West Yorkshire region are as follows:
- BD2 3QR
Working Hours
- 39 hours per week
- Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm
- Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm
- Day / Block release at a college or training provider to obtain a qualification in Joinery
You will need to demonstrate a passionate approach to Joinery and other aspects of building. The successful candidate will need to be committed to this demanding role, which will involve working indoors and outdoors. As part of the apprenticeship you will be studying a qualification in Joinery which will include both theory and practical work with Gleesonsβ chosen training provider.
- Working as part of a team of professional Joiners on all stages of construction
- Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Work is often at height on scaffolding, therefore you need to be βgood with heightsβ
- Ensuring the Joinery of the finished home is of a high standard and presentable
- Maintain tools and materials
- Be an effective part of the site team
- Committed and hardworking, as at times the work can be physically demanding
- Committed to gaining a Joinery qualification with a willingness to go to a training provider and learn additional theory and practical within this trade
- Attend onsite reviews with the Early Talent Co-ordinator
- Enjoys outdoor working
- Excellent communication skills , able to work in a team or on your own
- Flexible approach to working on different sites
- Excellent attendance and time keeping skills both on site and at College / Training Provider
- A requirement to complete functional skills in Maths and English if not already achieved
- Prepared to travel to site and college / Training Provider
- Access to own transport (desirable)
Package Description
- Relevant training provided
- Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Healthshield membership
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Share Purchase Plan
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Joiner roles across Gleeson Homes's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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