Job Description

Are you looking to begin to build a successful career in Oldham and the surrounding areas? Or are you looking for a new opportunity to re-train and develop your skills in a new role in an organisation that is committed to delivering a service to be proud of, improving lives, and benefitting local communities?

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) have an exciting opportunity for a brilliant, enthusiastic person to join our team as an Apprentice Joiner.



If you don't see yourself sitting at a desk, or you enjoy working with your hands, this could be the ideal opportunity for you! Through a combination of college lessons and on-the-job training you will learn while you earn, working alongside a team of skilled and experienced colleagues to gain knowledge and skills working within our customers homes:

Repairing walls, doorframes, skirting boards or plaster damage to internal walls Preparing of timber moulds for the manufacture of precast products Measuring out on material from blueprints, drawings, or samples Working on window and door repairs, kitchens fitting, flooring replacement and general joinery assigned tasks Laying out marks

Eligibility Criteria:

You will need to have/be predicted to have 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above. Maths and English must be a grade 4 or predicted grade 4. You must also be able and willing to travel daily to Oldham for work and to Oldham College once a week. You must either hold a full driving licence or be willing and committed to gaining this in the near future.

What's in it for you?

When you become a part of the FCHO team, you receive a range of fantastic benefits, including:

Gain an

NVQ level 2

in Carpentry and Joinery A salary of the National Minimum Wage for your age Training and development of skills and knowledge to enable you to become a qualified tradesperson. 30 days holiday and all UK bank holidays plus one company shut down day as determined by FCHO. Part time employees will receive a pro rata entitlement. A 37-hour working week. A defined pension contribution scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10% Automatic enrolment into a healthcare cash plan to help you cover a range of essential healthcare expenses such as dental treatment, optical care, physiotherapy, prescriptions and more. Private Health Insurance Access to our colleague benefit platform which offers discounts on hundreds of high street brands as well as providing education, support and tools to help you to live a healthier and happier life. Access to an Employment Assistance Programme with 24-hour confidential counselling support for both personal and work-related issues. Access to Doctorline, a 24/7 worldwide GP helpline for you, your partner and your children Discounted gym membership Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay Access to an on-site wellbeing room Access to an on-site cafe Long service vouchers Death in service benefit

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate:

Has good communication skills and can build rapport with customers. Has a strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Is able to work as part as a team as well as independently. Has an eagerness to learn and develop their joinery skills. Is committed to attending college, keeping an up-to-date portfolio, and completing all parts of the apprenticeship programme. Understands the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrates this by treating colleagues and customers fairly and equitably.

Who are we?

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) own and manage around 11,500 homes and are one of the biggest employers in Oldham. We are proud to have the highest regulatory (G1/V1) rating and it is our vision improve lives, whether that is by providing our customers with safe, comfortable homes, through the social value work that we do, or by providing our colleagues with a fair deal when they are working with us.

Interested?

Applications will need to be submitted by Tuesday 26th 8 am to be considered.

Interviews will begin in the w/c 25th August 2025.

We are committed to building an organisation that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills & are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We care that you have a great experience with us at FCHO and if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience easier, please let us know & we'll do all we can.