2026 Trade Apprenticeship - Carpenter (Standsted)

LAING O'ROURKE SERVICES LIMITED

Stansted (CM24 1QW)

Closes in 29 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)

Posted on 26 February 2026

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Summary

Formwork carpenters contribute to the construction of projects through the preparation, installation & quality management of all stages of the formwork & falsework process. Preparing falsework that provides temporary support structures for forms & undertake formwork.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Formworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 8.00am to 5.00pm. As a project-led business, the location of our work can vary depending on project needs. This role may require you to be prepared to work away from home at project sites across the UK.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 9 September 2026

Duration

1 year 5 months

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

  • Form and assemble horizontal and vertical formwork as per design drawings and repair, erect and strike formworking
  • Erect, Strike formwork/ falsework and its components for a range of applications including wall, slabs/bases, columns, beams and precast units to support concrete
  • Competent to safely use, store and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment

Where you'll work

Enterprise House
Bassingbourn Road, London Stansted Airport
Stansted
CM24 1QW

Training

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

Training provider

CITB

Training course

Formworker (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Communicate in a clear and appropriate manner (verbal, written, body language). Adjusts communication to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
  • Apply general workplace health, safety and welfare requirements when undertaking construction formworking/falseworking activities.
  • Practice safe working techniques for moving, lifting and handling traditional and proprietary formwork system; which will include working at heights and using access equipment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of planning and able to undertake different methods of construction used to build structures productively. Competent to read, interpret and apply information from drawings, specifications and construction information.
  • Takes ownership of allocated projects and effectively manages own time.
  • Use a range of methods used to communicate workplace requirements effectively and demonstrate how key personnel should communicate effectively within a team.
  • Form and assemble horizontal and vertical formwork as per design drawings and repair, erect and strike formworking.
  • Erect, Strike formwork/ falsework and its components for a range of applications including wall, slabs/bases, columns, beams and precast units to support concrete.
  • Competent to safely use, store and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

3 GCSEs or equivalent including Math & English (grade At least grade 4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical

About this employer

The Trade and Technical Apprenticeship programme provides you with a formal college education, leading to a Level 2 and/or 3 apprenticeship standards in your chosen vocation. You will also gain a broad set of trade technical skills through on-the-job training, supported by our qualified and experienced workforce, and construction professionals. A dedicated mentor and approved training provider will work closely with you, providing regular feedback on your progress towards completing your apprenticeship.

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Company benefits

Private Medical Insurance. Life Insurance. Personal Accident and Injury Insurance. Income Protection Enhanced Pension. Discount Portal.

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

  • On completion of the apprenticeship you will remain in the business and progress in your career

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITB

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018196.

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Closes in 29 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.