Trade Apprentice - Carpentry, Clyst Honiton

Do you enjoy doing DIY around the house? Are you looking for a career change in a growing and forward-thinking organisation? If so, we want to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity to learn all the skills required to become a qualified tradesperson within our In-house Maintenance Service (IMS) team.

You will be based in the Exeter or Barnstaple area and should live within 30 minutes of these locations. The role will involve a carpentry apprenticeship and daily travel to customers’ homes to carry out regular maintenance jobs. Each day will be different and you’ll work across multiple teams and locations.

The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering world-class customer service and committed to continual learning. The apprenticeship is available to anyone aged 16–65.

Part-time and flexible working may be available; a minimum of 30 hours per week will be required. You will need to travel to a LiveWest office or a pre‑agreed meeting point each day. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

A full UK, manual‑driving licence will be essential for future employment and must be in place by the end of the apprenticeship.

• Awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Good computer skills, including use of handheld smartphone or tablet PC.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, or willingness to complete Functional Skills assessment.
• Desirable: Experience working in customers’ homes.
• Desirable: Experience in a customer service environment.

• Essential Equipment: Tool bag and tools supplied.
• Full Kit: Uniform and PPE supplied.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service, option to purchase up to 5 extra days (prorated for part-time).
• Pension Contributions: Up to 9% employer contribution with Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Health care cash plan (up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, retail discounts including Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies to balance work and family life, including new child payment.
• Well‑being: Mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory basic check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Students must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role and must be exempt from a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).