Carpentry Trainer (Full Training Provided)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

53 days holiday

Full training provided

Progression opportunities

Autonomy

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment in Cambridge is seeking an experienced carpenter or joiner to transition into a Carpentry Trainer role. The position offers full teacher training, funded qualifications, mentoring, and a strong benefits package.

You will teach apprentices from Level 1 to Level 3 in carpentry and joinery, coaching, assessing, and supporting learners to develop strong skills and professional standards. Commutable to Cambridge with excellent holidays and pension.

Qualifications

• Background in carpentry or joinery.
• Willing to move into a training or education role.
• No teaching experience required as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theory-based carpentry and joinery training.
• Coach and mentor apprentices at Levels 1 to 3.
• Assess learners and support progression.
• Support learners with their development and professional standards.

Skills

Carpentry background

Willing to transition to teaching

Mentoring skills

Education

Level 2 Carpentry/Joinery

Job description

Carpentry Trainer (Full Training Provided)

Cambridge

29,600 - 43,600 + 28% Pension + Full Training Provided + Progression + Autonomy + 53 Days Holiday

Are you an experienced carpenter or joiner looking to step away from the tools into a stable, secure career with excellent benefits and work life balance?

Are you looking for a role that offers long-term stability & job security, excellent benefits, a brilliant work/life balance, training & career progression and the opportunity to coach the next generation of tradespeople?

On offer is a long term career opportunity with a well established education provider that is in an exciting period of growth. Known for genuinely investing in its staff, this organisation offers full teacher training, funded qualifications, clear progression routes, and one of the strongest benefits packages in the sector.

This institution has an excellent reputation for supporting trades professionals as they transition into education. You will be fully supported with structured training, mentoring, and ongoing development, allowing you to build a meaningful and secure career without the pressures of site work.

In this role, you will teach apprentices studying Level 1 to Level 3 Carpentry and Joinery qualifications. You will coach, mentor, assess, and support learners, helping them develop strong technical skills, confidence, and professional standards as they progress through their apprenticeship.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled carpenter or joiner with industry experience and a minimum Level 2 qualification, who enjoys helping others and is looking for a long term career change. No teaching experience is required, as full training and qualifications are provided.

This opportunity would suit a carpenter who wants to come off the tools, gain new qualifications, enjoy excellent holidays and pension, and work in a role with real purpose and progression.

The Role:

• Full Teacher Training Provided
• Deliver practical and theory-based carpentry and joinery training
• Coach and mentor apprentices at Levels 1 to 3
• Amazing Benefits

The Person:

• Background in carpentry or joinery
• Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Carpentry, Joinery or a related trade
• Commutable to Cambridge
• Keen to move into a training or education role
• No prior teaching experience needed

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.