Council welcomes six new apprentices

10 September 2025

North Northamptonshire Council is proud to welcome six new apprentices to its Housing Maintenance and Trades team this September. Among them is the first female apprentice to join the team – a significant step forward in an industry where women remain underrepresented in the UK.

The six new apprentices will develop skills in multiple trades blending day release to study and on the job training.

Apprentices will spend two years learning and working across a selection of trades including: carpentry, electrical, bricklaying, plumbing, plastering and painting and decorating, which will enable them to choose which trade they would like to specialise in. 

With one day a week to study in college, blended with on-the-job training, these paid apprenticeships offer an ideal way to learn, practice and develop a portfolio of work.

Their joining brings the number of council apprentices up to 109 (plus another forty individuals waiting to start in the coming months) and a success retention rate of 100% at twelve months.  

I’m proud to welcome this talented group of apprentices to North Northamptonshire Council. Apprenticeships like these are a vital part of our future, helping us grow a skilled workforce that supports residents and strengthens local services.
Evonne Coleman-Thomas, Asst Director of Strategic Housing, Development and Property Services.

It’s a privilege to meet our six new apprentices and I am personally delighted that a woman is joining as an apprentice in our maintenance trades team. We want all of our apprentices to thrive and live our council values through their work and learning programme so we can continue to offer the very best employment and service experience for our communities.
Adele Wylie, Chief Executive of North Northamptonshire Council.

Members of the public interested in exploring the benefits and values of working for North Northamptonshire Council are encouraged to visit the Jobs and Careers pages on the council website. The pages provide information on current vacancies, apprenticeships, and the wide range of rewarding career paths available within the organisation.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, North Northamptonshire Council offers meaningful roles that make a real difference in local communities.