Current Opportunities

Customer Service Apprentice – Level 3

• Croydon
• Wates
• 40 hours per week

As a Customer Service Apprentice, you’ll develop the skills and experience to succeed in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

 

This apprenticeship offers the chance to learn from experienced professionals, strengthen your communication and problem-solving abilities, and play an important role in creating positive experiences for our customers.

 

Application deadline: 10th March however this role may close before the deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.

Carpentry Apprentice - Level 2

• Croydon
• Wates
• 40 hours per week

Our Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship offers the chance to gain practical experience, learn from skilled professionals, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification while contributing to meaningful projects.

 

From shaping bespoke furniture to installing frameworks and crafting detailed joinery, you’ll enjoy varied tasks and opportunities to develop your skills every day.

 

Application deadline: 10th March however this role may close before the deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.

General Labourer

• Croydon
• Randstad
• £13.68 - £15.80 per hour (dependent on experience)
• 45 hours per week

Randstad CPE is currently recruiting for reliable and hard-working General Labourers for a busy construction project based in Croydon.

 

This is a hands-on role suited to individuals who are physically fit, proactive, and committed to keeping the site running smoothly. You will be working alongside a professional site management team and assisting various trades.

 

Location: Croydon, South London

Pay Rate: £13.68 - £15.80 per hour (Dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Temporary / Ongoing

Start Date: Immediate

 

Valid CSCS Card Essential.

Kick Off to Construction

• Selhurst
• Palace For Life Foundation
• 15 hours per week

Are you aged between 16-25 and not in education, employment or training?

 

Are you looking to get into or learn more about construction?

 

Palace For Life Foundation are running a 4 week course for those wanting to explore the industry.

 

Start date: 3rd March 2026 (3 days a week)

Time: 10am-3pm

Health & Safety (SHEQ) Advisor

• Purley
• FM Conway
• 45,000 per year.
• 40 hours per week

FM Conway is currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) division.

 

As our Health & Saftey (SHEQ) Advisor you will provide SHEQ advice, guidance and coaching to the management teams. You will work proactively with managers to establish and maintain safe systems of work and a safe environment for colleagues and customers. This is a permanent, full-time position based from our Purley Oaks depot in Croydon, South London.

 

Full-time permanent. £45,000 per year. 

Work Experience - London Gatwick

• London Gatwick
• Mace Group
• 37.5 hours per week

Mace Group who are delivering the stunning Pier 6 extension development at London Gatwick Airport are offering unpaid work experience placements for Croydon residents looking to work in the Construction Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Construction Project Management sector.

 

One week work experience placement.

 

Dates: TBC.

 

Serious enquiries contact: chris.barker@croydon.gov.uk 

Team Leader - King's Trust

• Croydon
• Palace For Life Foundation
• £30,000 - £32,000 per year
• 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic Team Leader to plan and deliver the transformative King's Trust 'Team Programme', leading a cohort of young people ages 16-25 through a structured personal development journey.

 

You will create a safe, inclusive and motivating environment that enables young people to build confidence, develop transferable skills and progress towards positive outcomes.

 

Salary: £30,000-£32,000 per year

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 18th February 2026

Interview date: w/c 23rd February 2026

Free CV Online Support Session 2026

• Online
• Croydon Works

FREE 1 to 1 CV Support Session with an Employability Advisor from CALAT. You will need to be 19 or older to be eligible for this opportunity. You will have an hour with a trained advisor to help create or update your CV and offer career advice.

 

Available 2026 Sessions; 09.02.26, 23.02.26, 09.03.26, 23.03.26

Volunteer Opportunities

• Croydon
• Legacy Youth Zone
• Various Hours Available

Our mission is to give the young people of Croydon the opportunity to discover their full potential through positive activities and inspirational Youth Workers within a safe environment.

 

Legacy have various Volunteer opportunities, to find out more read below & apply or contact amanda.warren2@croydon.gov.uk

 

 

Learner Support Volunteer

• Croydon
• CALAT

Croydon Adult Learning & Training (CALAT) are looking for volunteers to assist in the classroom.

 

If you have time to volunteer for a minimum of two hours per week for a 10-week term then we'd love you to apply.

 

Voluntary work is a great way to learn new skills, and boost confidence.