Summary The successful candidate will be motivated, reliable, keen to learn and able to work safely and professionally within a busy workshop and on live construction sites, including environments where enhanced client security requirements may apply. They will be committed to building a long term career within the construction industry. 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 Friday (when not required at college) 7.30am- 5.00pm 40 hours a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 2 years Positions available 1 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 Supporting joinery works across a range of projects and client environments Assembling patterns/moulds from flatpack wood pieces- working to an assembly booklet provided by the CAD department Finishing products off on the CNC machines to a high quality Apply paint of sealant as necessary Inspecting finished products for accuracy and quality, identifying defects Wrapping products ready for dispatch Assisting with dispatch of products in line with delivery notes Keep control of stock, notifying Manager of any shortages prior to running out Learning and applying health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes, relevant codes of practice and site-specific requirements Understanding and applying the principles of risk assessments and method statements, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Identifying and applying safe use, storage and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and other equipment Completing relevant paperwork accurately and on time, including job sheets and site documentation as required Attending college as part of the apprenticeship programme and completing all coursework, assignments and assessments within required timescales Supporting continuous improvement through learning, feedback and development throughout the apprenticeship Where you'll work 311 Marsh Road Leagrave Luton LU3 2RZ Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider OAKLANDS COLLEGE 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. Training schedule This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Number skills Analytical skills Team working Creative Other requirements Due to the nature of our clients and the environments in which we operate, the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of Right to Work in the UK and may be required to successfully complete a DBS check and/or additional client-led security clearances (which may include, but are not limited to BPSS, site-based vetting, or other security screening). Please note these requirements may be introduced at any point in time depending on project, site and client requirements. About this employer As a business we have been taking apprentices since 1881 and offer opportunities for young people to start a lifelong career within the construction and joinery industries. Many of our existing workforce have studied with us as apprentices or trainees and have progressed to senior positions within the group. Company benefits Please visit our wesbit for our full list of benefits which include 33 days holiday, free parking uniform and PPE provided 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 A potential offer of a full time role Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: OAKLANDS COLLEGE HR@nevillesupport.co.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015006.