Apprentice Joiner

Summary

We are looking for two enthusiastic apprentice Joiners, who have already gained some prior experience, to work supervised on listed buildings, carrying out all aspects of joinery work. We are open to applicants with some experience and a prior C&J qualification, who want to progress to the C&J level 2 apprenticeship, or level 3 if applicable.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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We comply with current national living wage allowances, and may allow an increase in hourly rate.

Training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm with 30 minutes unpaid break. These hours will be the times on site.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 June 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

To gain knowledge and understanding of other aspects of the company’s operations by participating in company-assigned training/projects as and when required
Gain hands-on operational experience on all aspects of joinery & carpentry by assisting the joiners
Ensure work is carried out to the highest standard and in the interest of the company
Carry out other reasonable requests made by the line manager to support departmental or company objectives
Ensure compliance with the company’s policies including health & safety are complied with
Observe and comply with all good working practices

Where you’ll work

CAMSLEY GRANGE FARM
CAMSLEY LANE
LYMM
WA13 9BY

Training

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

College or training organisation

WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE

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

One day a week at Warrington & Vale Royal College (Warrington site) and four days in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
ICT (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Other in:

Level 1 Joinery (grade Pass)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Time management
Ability to prioritise work

Other requirements

The requirement to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle to be able to get to our different sites/projects all over the northwest and throughout the UK. Works will be undertaken in all weathers and can be inside or outside depending on nature of the project. CSCS Card – Desirable however, can be achieved via workplace.

About this company

A conservation business with a passion for restoring historic buildings and windows for clients in the Commercial, Public and Ecclesiastical sectors across the UK. We specialise in renovation and conservation of listed, historic and period properties, for both commercial and private clients. Operating across the UK as both an experienced principal contractor and as a specialist subcontractor, Trinity Renovations has built a strong reputation for delivering excellent project quality at highly competitive prices, to budget and on time; every time.

https://trinityrenovations.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful candidates may have the opportunity of staying on for a permanent position within the organisation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE

Georgia Bramhall

gbramhall@wvr.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316931.

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