Apprentice Joiner – Maintenance Operative – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

S.Y.H.A. is looking for a passionate and motivated Apprentice Joiner to join our dedicated team. If you’re looking for a career in a rewarding industry, with the opportunity to grow and develop, we want to hear from you. Apply and start building your future with a company that invests in YOU! Join us, and let’s build something great together!

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Pay will be reviewed upon performance and successful completion of apprenticeship Plus £50 per week travel expenses if under 19 years of age or over 19 and in the first year of their apprenticeship.

Training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday Hours to be confirmed

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

At South Yorkshire Housing Association, they’re proud of their proven track record in nurturing talent and supporting apprentices throughout their careers. With access to experienced mentors, a comprehensive training programme, and the chance to work on real projects that make a difference in the community, you’ll be set up for success.

The overall aim of this is role is to carry out maintenance related works to a high standard within your core trade area (Joinery) to both general and care supported housing properties, owned or managed by the Association within its areas of operation including Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Wakefield and Selby.

You will be paired with a mentor to help you learn how about:

· Hanging doors into new or existing frames.

· Splicing doorframes and doors following break-ins.

· Replacing all types of ironmongery doors and windows and the like.

· Boarding of properties.

· Reglazing windows and doors.

· Replacing or renewing floorboards or complete floors.

· Replacing windows of all types.

· Replacing or repairing guttering both wooden and PVC type.

· Renewing and repairing components to kitchen units and/or complete kitchens.

This role has other construction avenues you will learn to create a well rounded maintenance operative. It’s an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to discover joinery while working for an excellent employer.

Where you'll work

SYHA HMT / NEAT depot
South Yorkshire Housing Association
Ecclesfield 35 industrial estate
Sheffield
S35 9YR

Training

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

College or training organisation

RNN GROUP

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, 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

The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group on a 1 day per week day release in their brand new, multimillion pound Construction centre, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Joiner.

The Apprentice Standard you will be studying is Carpentry & Joinery Level 2

Functional Skills if required.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade A*-C / 9-4)

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
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Enthusiasm for construction
Ability to prioritise workload
friendly and helpful
Be reliable and punctual

Other requirements

This is a successful business with a fantastic reputation that works to a tight schedule. They are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (think about the location of the business and transport links), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive team member.

About this company

In 1972, South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) was formed as part of a wider movement to end homelessness after our founder, John Belcher, watched Ken Loach’s Cathy Come Home. Over fifty years later, we still help people and families to settle at home, live well and realise their potential. We offer homes for affordable rent, shared ownership and extra-care housing, and a range of other services, support and opportunities across Sheffield City Region. We are regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and members of the National Housing Federation We rent homes to people who need them, across South Yorkshire and beyond. We also build new houses, and campaign to increase the number of new and affordable homes. .

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After this apprenticeship

Further and higher skill development within the business. A lifelong career with SYHA.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RNN GROUP

lorraine

lorraine.savage@rnngroup.ac.uk

07719919356

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327090.

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