Apprentice Joiner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Apprentice Joiner
Fixed term, 4 year apprenticeship.
This post is based at Link’s Falkirk office.
Hour of Work: 39 per week, Monday to Friday.
Salary: National minimum wage rates apply.
The Role
At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.
Link is looking for an Apprentice Joiner to join C~urb’s In-House Trades team. The Apprentice Joiner will deliver a high quality service to Link’s tenants.
They will work under the direction and guidance of an experienced supervisor, carrying out all aspects of joinery work on refurbishments and reactive maintenance in Link’s properties. The job holder will work towards a SVQ Level 6 qualification in Carpentry & Joinery.
The successful postholder will demonstrate commitment to excellent customer service by being polite, showing respect for property, maintaining expected standards of work and ensuring workspace is kept tidy.
About You
As an Apprentice Joiner, you will have 4 Standard Grades at Level 3/4 or above or the new National 5 in relevant subjects as an entry requirement. You will have a willingness to undertake an SVQ in Carpentry and Joinery SCQF Level 6 qualification.
You will have a willingness to work flexibly with other Maintenance Operatives in the team and a commitment to providing excellent customer care. This role requires good communication skills, both oral and written.
The successful postholder will have the ability to work within a team and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The Apprentice Joiner will have the willingness to obtain drivers licence by year 2.
In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.
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 (£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: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Joiner roles across Link Group Limited'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 Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
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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