A chimney sweep’s tongue-in-cheek sign offering apprenticeships for under six’s with the chance to meet Dick van Dyke has become an online hit.

In the mock job advert, painted on the side of a van, free gruel is available for successful applicatants.

The amusing offer, the handiwork of Chimney Sweep Surrey , reads: “Six years or under?

“Join us as an apprentice in the exciting world of chimney sweeping.

“Free gruel whilst on duty and a great chance to meet Dick Van Dyke.”

A picture of the van appeared on Facebook , where it has provoked much hilarity.

It was posted under with the legend: “Looks pretty ordinary until you read the small print.”

One person commented: “I have an eight year old that needs to start earning his keep.

“Wonder if they’ll have him…”

Another added: “There used to be a chimney sweep in London whose business vehicle registration was 500T.”

Business boss David Mulligan, who painted the sign more than a year ago, says he has been “overwhelmed by the interest” since the pic appeared online .

It comes after a little boy’s humorous tampon comment in Waitrose caused a Facebook storm .

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