Sanctuary Scotland manages rented and shared ownership homes across the country, including Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Glasgow, Cumbernauld and Dundee. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people’s lives.

 

Apprentice – Carpentry & Joinery

 

Fixed term contract initially for 48 months

 

Aberdeen

 

Starting salary year 1:  £18,844

 

40 Hours per week

 

 

Are you looking for your next step or change in career? Our Apprenticeship programme gives you practical experience, all whilst working towards a qualification in partnership with our training provider, North East Scotland College.

 

You’ll work towards a Level 3 nationally recognised qualification in Carpentry & Joinery. This will lead to an Apprenticeship Standard SCQF 6 nationally recognised qualification at the end. .As well as gaining experience in the workplace, you’ll be supported by ‘off-the-job’ training at college. This helps provide a route or pathway to further skills, opportunities, and progression. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship! 

 

 

What will you do?

You will work in the Aberdeen region. This opportunity will give you a chance to gain valuable practical experience in Carpentry, all whilst learning the  keys skills and knowledge of working in a multi trade operation helping to build a career in the industry.

 

 

What skills and abilities do I need to have?

We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability - and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.

On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are;

A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent to), including Maths and English Good practical and problem solving skills Enjoy getting stuck in to physical work Hold or on track to hold a full valid UK driving licence, in order to drive a company van on completion

 

 

 

About us

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary Group’s organisations.  As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

 

 

Ready to join us?

 

Our Benefits    

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

25 days annual leave A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary Life Assurance Employee Advice Service including counselling Cycle to Work scheme Voluntary health plans   Employee discounts Wellbeing support and tools Employee recognition scheme Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

 

 

Closing Date: 13 August 2025

 

 

Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV. If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – apprenticeships@sanctuary.co.uk

 

‘For an insight into what it’s like to work for us, take a look at #LifeatSanctuary on Twitter’

 

 

Check out our Apprentice page to find the process, apprentice stories, FAQ’s and much more -     Apprenticeships | Sanctuary

 

 

Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. View our new Diversity and Inclusion strategy here:

Diversity and inclusion | Sanctuary

 

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
A standard Disclosure Scotland check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited, a charity registered in Scotland No. SC024549, is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.