Apprentice Carpenter

We have an opportunity for an Apprentice Carpenter to join us at SNG.

You'll be part of our team working across Newbury and Reading, with an office base in Newbury.

The salary starts from £16,950 depending on your age and experience.

About SNG

SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England.

Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life - and our vision is thriving communities, over generations. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.

Everything we earn, we reinvest so that our customers - now and in the future - have a sustainable home in a thriving community.

The Apprenticeship

You'll become part of our trade team within the SNG Customer Directorate.

As an apprentice you'll be attending college to complete a Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery and working to develop the skills to become part of our qualified workforce.

You'll work alongside our highly skilled mentors who'll reinforce your studies.

As a Carpenter apprentice within SNG, you'll assist Carpenters day-to-day in carrying out a range of repairs, maintenance and installation works in our customers' homes.

Becoming an apprentice at Sovereign can give you the opportunity for a career within a strong, successful and diverse organisation.

The Details

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We have attached a Candidate Guide to this role. This will help you with the application form and let you know what questions we are going to ask you.

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To complete the Level 2 course you'll ideally have, or be working towards a Maths and English GCSE

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You can apply until midnight on the 23rd June 2026

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We will let you know if you will be invited to our assessment days by Tuesday 14th July

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The assessment day will take place on the 20th July, please make sure you are available.

Candidate Guide

Job Description

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