Joinery Apprentice

Summary

Kendall Joinery Contractors have a fantastic opportunity for a new apprentice to join our team. With support, the successful candidate will work on large construction projects across the UK, carrying out carpentry and joinery work and installing modular buildings. You will receive training and mentoring to help you reach your full potential.

Wage

£18,844.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Hours

Due to the nature of work contracts, you will be working away and could be working flexibly on any day of the week.

48 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 April 2025

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

Kendall Joinery Contractors Ltd is a nationwide provider of specialist joinery teams, delivering high-quality services to the modular building and timber frame industries.

As our new apprentice, your duties will be varied and interesting. You’ll receive both on-the-job and off-the-job training and development while working on sites across the UK. You’ll learn a range of carpentry and joinery skills, as well as specialist knowledge related to the installation of modular buildings.

Your duties will include:

Travelling to and working on different sites across the UK (this will include staying away from home)
Carrying out all aspects of basic carpentry and joinery work
Installing modular buildings
Working on large infrastructure sites, including the construction of schools, hospitals, and commercial and residential projects
Constructing flat roofs
Working from technical drawings
Drylining
Using hand tools and power tools
Occasionally working at heights
Performing all other associated duties as required

We work on construction sites across the UK, and applicants must be willing to travel and stay away from home. Accommodation and an evening meal will be provided.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to the health and safety requirements of the work environment and the number of working hours.

Where you’ll work

Unit 9
Adam Smith Street
Grimsby
DN31 1SJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Your training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

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, 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

Our Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship programme runs on a college day-release model. You will attend college training sessions at The Grimsby Institute, Nuns Corner, Grimsby, DN34 5BQ, once each week (term-time only) and will spend the rest of the time working on contacts around the UK.
You will complete a mixture of on and off-the-job training, learning valuable carpentry and joinery skills. You will also gain highly specialist knowledge from working on modular buildings.
You will have a review every 8-12 weeks with your Manager and Trainer to discuss your progress.

More training information

Your employer will look at additional training options, including IPAF and PASMA courses for safe operation of mobile elevating work platforms and mobile access towers.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3/D)
Maths (grade 3/D)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Driving licence is desirable

Other requirements

Our work contracts can be situated all over the UK, and the successful candidate will need to be comfortable with working away. Accommodation and evening meals will be provided. Due to health and safety regulations on sites of work, candidates need to be aged 18+ The successful applicant will be subject to drugs and alcohol checks, which are mandatory on sites of work.

About this company

Kendall Joinery Contractors Ltd is a nationwide provider of specialist joinery teams, delivering high-quality services to the modular building and timber frame industries. With over 30 years of experience in joinery and construction, we have built a strong reputation for expertise, flexibility, and a commitment to exceptional workmanship. We work on projects across the UK in both the private and public sectors, including healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial environments. Our services cover a wide range of areas, from design to completion, ensuring every project is delivered to the highest standards. In addition to joinery, we specialise in planned and reactive maintenance (PPM), refurbishments, and Firestone EPDM roofing. Our team is dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and reliable solutions while complying with all health, safety, and environmental regulations. At Kendall Joinery, we pride ourselves on offering a complete, professional service. Whether acting as a subcontractor, main contractor, or maintenance provider, our in-house team of skilled tradespeople ensures every job is completed efficiently and to a superior standard. We also provide emergency call-out services, ensuring rapid responses to urgent maintenance needs.

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After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of carpentry and joinery skills that could lead to a permanent job role, and possible internal progression.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Helena Gollings

myapprenticeship@grimsby.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312242.

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