About Us
City Building provides a range of repairs and maintenance, manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities for Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group’s citizens and customers as well as other public, private and third sector organisations.
City Building operates both the largest construction craft apprenticeship programme in Scotland, and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), one of the largest supported manufacturing businesses in Europe, around people, more than 50% of whom have a disability.
Our accreditations include, ISO, ISO and ISO :. We are current recipients of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promoting Opportunity and Investors in Young People Platinum award. Both these accolades recognise our focus on investing in and growing a skilled staff base.
As a City Building employee, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent annual leave, and access to the Strathclyde Pension Fund. You will also benefit from wellbeing initiatives and discounted gym membership, supporting a positive and healthy work‑life balance.
About the Role
The Trainee Carpentry & Joinery Instructor will play a pivotal role in developing our young workforce and supporting the wider City Building team. You will mentor apprentices by modelling professional behaviours, providing constructive performance feedback, and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where all young people can thrive.
As part of the training team, you will contribute to the delivery of bespoke courses, attending events, and work collaboratively with a range of customers and stakeholders. You will also participate in team meetings to review apprentice and course progress, ensuring training delivery meets the standards of external accreditation bodies and aligns with City Building’s commitment to excellence
What You Will Bring
You will bring strong practical carpentry and joinery experience, ideally gained across both domestic and construction environments, and a genuine interest in developing others.
Effective communication and collaboration skills is essential, as the role requires regular interaction with apprentices, colleagues, and staff across the organisation.
How to Apply
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for this role then please forward a CV and completed supporting statement to the HR Team, by Midnight on Sunday 15th March .