Summary We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Bench Joiner apprentice to join our team specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality timber windows & doors. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in woodworking, a basic understanding of joinery tools & techniques, and a commitment to developing practical skills in a workshop environment. Wage £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Carpentry and joinery (level 2) Hours Monday to Thursday, Hours to be discussed with suitable candidate. 40 hours a week Start date Tuesday 2 September 2025 Duration 2 years Positions available 2 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work During this placement, the apprentice will gain hands-on experience in: Preparing and assembling timber components using traditional and modern joinery methods Interpreting technical drawings and specifications Operating hand tools and woodworking machinery safely and efficiently Maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail Working collaboratively as part of a production team focused on quality and precision Where you'll work Ling Park Cliburn Penrith CA10 3AL Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation KENDAL COLLEGE Your training course Carpentry and joinery (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV. Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance. Prepare and maintain a safe working area. Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications. Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list. Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology. Select, use and store hand tools. Select, use and store power tools. Maintain and sharpen hand tools. Produce jigs. Identifies well-being support available to self and others. Site carpenter: Apply first fix techniques and practices for: 1. structural carcassing (load bearing studwork), 2. straight timber or metal partition walls, 3. floor joists 4. floor joist coverings and 5. straight flights of stairs. Site carpenter: Install structural fixings. Site carpenter: Size timber from sizing tables. Site carpenter: Apply site second fix techniques and practices for: 1. service encasement, 2. cladding 3. wall and floor units and fitments, 4. handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs, 5. internal and external doors, 6. skirting boards and architrave, 7. window boards. Site carpenter: Apply site carpenter techniques and practices to construction of rafter roofs, including trussed (prefabricated) and traditional (built on site) including the construction of verge, eaves and fitting loft access. Site carpenter: Use and store laser levels for example cross line laser. Site carpenter: Form connections, for example, using joints, nails, screws, bolts and adhesive. Site carpenter: Apply measuring, marking out, cutting (square and angled), mitring, hinging and recessing techniques. Site carpenter: Carrying out splicing and scribing techniques. Architectural joiner: Produce setting out details, including setting rods, and mark out for timber products. Architectural joiner: Produce basic woodworking joints including dovetail, bridal, mortise and tenon and halving. Architectural joiner: Form connections using dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives. Architectural joiner: Apply techniques and practices to the manufacture and assembly of a timber window with casement including glazing rebates and associated ironmongery. Architectural joiner: Apply manufacture and assembly techniques for first fix products: 1. straight staircases, 2. door frames and linings. Architectural joiner: Apply manufacture and assembly techniques for second fix products: 1. timber doors, 2. wall and floor units, 3. timber mouldings, 4. staircase spindles and balustrades. Architectural joiner: Fit ironmongery including door locks, door handles, door hinges, latches and draw runners. Architectural joiner: Inspect, prepare and operate fixed machinery. Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV. Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance. Prepare and maintain a safe working area. Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications. Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list. Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology. Select, use and store hand tools. Select, use and store power tools. Maintain and sharpen hand tools. Produce jigs. Identifies well-being support available to self and others. Your training plan Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard To be agreed with sucessful candidate Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English (grade A-C) Maths (grade A-C) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Number skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience Physical fitness About this company A family business established by Alan Chapelhow in 1961, we utilise the latest technical innovations combined with heritage skills and techniques handed down over generations and we are proud to supply a truly British quality product from design to installation. We manufacture fully glazed, timber windows, doors, patios and bi-fold doors, and offer a ‘supply only’ or 'supply and fit’ service throughout the UK http://www.ajdchapelhow.co.uk (opens in new tab) Disability Confident A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview. After this apprenticeship Potentionally continue to either full time employment or progress to higher apprenticeships Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: A J & D CHAPELHOW (CLIBURN) LIMITED Helen Law customerservices@ajdchapelhow.co.uk 01931585101 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326888.