Carpentry Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to become an Apprentice Carpenter? Innovation On-Site Limited are looking for apprentices to join their team. You will carry out relevant site-based tasks as directed by a Contracts Manager and Foreman. These tasks will include but not limited to carpentry duties, labouring and administration.

Wage

£15,311.40 a year

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Training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Hours

8 hours Monday - Thursday, 7 hours on a Friday (start time & breaks site dependent).

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years 3 months

Positions available

4

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

Innovation On-Site is located in Central Bedfordshire. They work on all aspects of new-build housing within London and the South East.

Due to site Health and Safety obligations, all apprentices will need to be 18 years of age to work on site.

They are looking for four apprentices to join them. You will carry out relevant site-based tasks as directed by a Contracts Manager or Mentor to ensure the gathering of evidence and understanding of your qualification, using both knowledge received through college work and understanding. Capturing the knowledge and experience of a qualified carpenter to understand the trade.

Ensure that all Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times and any hazards reported immediately. Understanding and following the company’s Health and Safety Management System at all times.

You will carry out relevant site-based tasks as directed by a Contracts Manager/Foreman. These tasks will include, but are not limited to, carpentry duties, labouring and administration.

So what will you be doing?

Roofing & Joisting
First and Second Fix Carpentry Works
You will be Installing Kitchens, Finals, Cladding, Windows, Timber Frame
Loading out and ensuring relevant protection is in place

As a Carpentry Apprentice, you will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment objects. Your job will require you to work in different weather conditions. You must be prepared for both hot and cold temperatures.

You will work across various site locations, including Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & London.

You will be required, as part of your Apprenticeship, to make the necessary travel arrangements to and from various site locations or pick-up points. This will involve early mornings.

Where you'll work

29 Clophill Rd
Maulden
MK45 2AA

Training

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

College or training organisation

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

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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

You will gain the following qualifications:

Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship
Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 3)
maths (grade 3)

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
Able to be part of a team
Positive attitude

Other requirements

Due to site Health and Safety obligations, all apprentices will need to be 18 years of age to work on site. All candidates must have their own transportation. You will be required, as part of your Apprenticeship, to make the necessary travel arrangements to and from various site locations or pick-up points. This will involve early mornings. Please note you will be working at various site locations, including Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London and Bedfordshire. As an Apprentice Carpenter, you will be lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment/objects. Your job will require you to work in different weather conditions. You must be prepared for both hot and cold temperatures.

About this company

Established in 2007 and conveniently located in Central Bedfordshire, Innovation On-Site Limited work on all aspects of new build housing within London and the South East.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue your learning to a higher level within the Company, such as the Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship, or be offered a full-time Level 2 Carpenter position. This will be reviewed at the end of your Level 2 Apprenticeship.

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