Illuminations Joiner Apprentice
Blackpool CouncilBlackpool, North West
Overview
This is a local council role (full time) with Blackpool Council based in Blackpool. The advertised salary is National Apprentice Rates £15,435 - £24,522 depending on age . Applications close on 13 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Contract Hours: 37 Hours Contract Type: Temporary for 2 years for the duration of the qualification
Salary: National Apprentice Rates £15,435 - £24,522 depending on age
Closing Date: 27th August 2026 12 Noon
Join the Team Behind the World-Famous Blackpool Illuminations
Are you practical, creative and keen to learn a skilled trade? We have an exciting opportunity to begin your career as an apprentice bench joiner, working with the talented team responsible for creating, maintaining and restoring the iconic Blackpool Illuminations.
As an apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced craftsmen, learning traditional and modern bench joinery techniques while helping to produce unique displays, scenic features and bespoke timber structures that contribute to one of the UKs most famous visitor attractions.
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How this role compares
We hold 316 council vacancies in North West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £36,822. This role pays less than about 99% of them.
There are 4,945 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 811 of them in North West.
You have 14 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 26 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
Blackpool Council has 39 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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