Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice

J Coffey Construction Limited

Harrow (HA1 3QF)

Closes in 31 days (Thursday 16 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 June 2026

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Summary

As a J Coffey apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience while working towards an industry-recognised qualification. Apprenticeships are available across a range of disciplines, including trade roles, technical pathways, and business support functions. 

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Craft carpentry and joinery (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 08.00-17.00.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

3

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

  • Support day-to-day tasks within your team or trade area.  
  • Learn and apply safe working practices at all times.  
  • Participate in training, assessments, and on-the-job learning.  
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, subcontractors, and site teams.  
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to J Coffey values.  

Where you'll work

93-95 Greenford Road
Harrow
HA1 3QF

Training

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

Training provider

THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED

Training course

Craft carpentry and joinery (level 3)

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 including RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV.
  • Implement and monitor safe systems of work and control measures.
  • Interpret and extract information using paper based or digital techniques from drawings, specifications and provide work instructions.
  • Calculate resource and cost quantities from site measurements.
  • Apply environmental and sustainable principles in compliance with regulations, standards and systems for example segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Apply planning, work scheduling and time management techniques to identify and agree production plan targets.
  • Apply quality assurance procedures.
  • Select, check and use hand and power tools.
  • Complete documentation - paper based or digital. For example, job sheets, time sheets, risk assessments, method statements, equipment service records, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, incident reports, requisition sheets, quality records.
  • Communicate and report in written form any issues against the production plan and contribute to the solutions.
  • Obtain, monitor and rotate stock and supplies.
  • CSC: Apply craft site first fix carpentry techniques and practices to install timber stud partitions with standard and non-standard (non–90 degree) turns.
  • CSC: Apply craft site carpentry techniques and practices to install complex first fix elements: 1. fire door linings, 2. floor coverings with non-standard (non–90 degree) returns and 3. structural partitions.
  • CSC: Apply craft site second fix carpentry techniques and practices to install double side hung doors with associated ironmongery and lining. Non-standard (non–90 degree) mouldings.
  • CSC: Apply craft site carpentry techniques and practices to install complex second fix elements: 1. bespoke wall and floor units (commissioned order with features or like for like replacement), 2. worktops with masons mitre, 3. cornices and fitments, 4. spindles and handrails to stairs with turns, 5. fire doors. 6. service encasements with access panels, 7. non-standard (non-90 degree) door linings.
  • CSC: Apply craft site carpentry techniques and practices to erect trussed or traditional roofs rafter roofs with hips, valleys and dormers.
  • CSC: Form non-standard (non–90 degree) joints.
  • CSC: Replace or repair carpentry work, for example, structural timbers doors, glazing, window frames and sills, mouldings, timber guttering and fixings or sash window cords.
  • CAJ: Set out, mark out and form curved joinery products.
  • CAJ: Form shaped wood working joints.
  • CAJ: Set up and use CNC machinery to produce joinery products.
  • CAJ: Apply craft architectural joinery techniques to manufacture and assemble a window frame with, curved head and non-standard (non–90 degree) window bars.
  • CAJ: Apply craft architectural joinery techniques and practices to manufacture and assemble complex timber second fix products: 1. fire doors 2. shaped , non-standard doors 3. bespoke wall and floor units (commissioned order with features or like for like replacement).
  • CAJ: Apply craft architectural joinery techniques and practices to manufacture and assemble complex timber first fix products: 1. staircases with turns 2. fire door linings, 3. bespoke windows with non-standard (non–90 degree) angles, 4. shaped, non-standard door linings.
  • CAJ: Apply craft architectural techniques to create shaped work using specialist jigs and fixed machinery.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Identify and use safety control equipment including RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV.
  • Implement and monitor safe systems of work and control measures.
  • Interpret and extract information using paper based or digital techniques from drawings, specifications and provide work instructions.
  • Calculate resource and cost quantities from site measurements.
  • Apply environmental and sustainable principles in compliance with regulations, standards and systems for example segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Apply planning, work scheduling and time management techniques to identify and agree production plan targets.
  • Apply quality assurance procedures.
  • Select, check and use hand and power tools.
  • Complete documentation - paper based or digital. For example, job sheets, time sheets, risk assessments, method statements, equipment service records, handover documents, work sheets, checklists, incident reports, requisition sheets, quality records.
  • Communicate and report in written form any issues against the production plan and contribute to the solutions.
  • Obtain, monitor and rotate stock and supplies.

Training schedule

We are committed to helping every apprentice succeed. You will receive:  

  • A dedicated mentor to guide your development and support your progress.  
  • Structured training combining practical experience with classroom or online learning. 
  • Regular reviews to track your achievements and identify growth opportunities.  
  • Access to support, training, and company resources.  
  • Clear progression pathways into skilled roles, further qualifications, or specialist areas within the J Coffey Group.  

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

J Coffey is a leading, family-owned construction group delivering high-quality services across the UK. With specialist divisions spanning Construction, Rail, Plant & Logistics. we support clients through every stage of project delivery. Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, reliability, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As a growing business with a strong operational structure, we offer apprentices the chance to learn within a supportive, professional environment where no two days are the same.  

http://www.jcoffey.com (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

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

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Level 4 potentially subject to performance.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037091.

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Closes in 31 days (Thursday 16 July 2026 at 11:59pm)