Apprentice Joiner

TN United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is offering a Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship in Barnsley. This program provides hands-on experience and an industry-recognized qualification, with competitive pay above the national minimum wage. Apprentices will learn essential skills while working on various projects, ensuring a solid foundation for their future careers.

Benefits

Tools Provided

Chromebook Provided

Uniform Provided

Industry-recognized Qualification

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Interpreting and using drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and fixing building components.
• Coordinating with other trades on-site.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 Carpenter/Joiner

Tools

Safety Control Equipment

Chromebook

Job description

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Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 – Apprenticeship

Location: Yorkshire and Humber

Salary: 16yrs – 17yrs: £7.71ph 40 hours per week including time at college

Over 18yrs: £10.71ph – 42.5 hours per week including time at college

Over 21yrs: £12.21ph - 42.5 hours per week including time at college

Tools, Chromebook, and uniform will be provided.

Plus an industry-recognised qualification and excellent benefits.

The NVQ L2 Carpenter / Joiner apprenticeship programme will take up to 27 months to complete.

About apprenticeships at Mears Group:

Apprenticeships are a core part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce. Many of our most senior staff started their careers as apprentices.

Whether you are fresh out of school or college or seeking a career change, Mears offers a solid foundation for your future.

All apprentices are paid above the national minimum wage, including payment for normal working hours and college attendance. You will gain real-life experience working in people’s homes, engaging in community projects, and enhancing lives through customer service.

What does a life as a Carpenter & Joiner look like:

A Site Carpenter & Joiner typically works on building sites or in domestic and commercial premises. Responsibilities include preparing and fixing building components, from erecting new structures to installing fixtures and fittings, as well as repair and maintenance tasks in various settings. They often coordinate with other trades such as bricklayers, plasterers, plumbers, supervisors, and contractors.

The apprenticeship course will cover:

• Compliance with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Use of safety control equipment such as RPE, dust suppression, PPE, and LEV.
• Adherence to environmental and sustainability standards, resource segregation for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
• Following industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Preparing and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Interpreting and using drawings and specifications.
• Estimating materials and producing cutting lists.
• Verbal communication with team members, using construction terminology.