JOHNSTON SHOPFITTERS UK LIMITED - Apprentice Bench Joiner.

Go Construct; Doncaster; Híbrido; GBP 16.000 - 17.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Johnston’s Shopfitters, a market leading provider of fit-out services, is seeking an apprentice to join their experienced team to undertake a joinery apprenticeship. You will train in-house and gain hands-on experience under mentors, working with joiners on live sites in Doncaster.

The programme covers training at Doncaster College with Day release and Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship standard. GCSE Maths and English are required, and you may undertake English/Maths functional skills

Formación

• GCSE in Maths and English (grade C/4) required.

Responsabilidades

• Learn joinery and carpentry skills through on-the-job training.
• Assist with manufacture and installation of joinery items under supervision.
• Work with experienced staff on live site projects.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Organisation

Customer care

Problem solving

Teamwork

Initiative

Physical fitness

Patience

Educación

GCSE Maths and English

Descripción del empleo

Johnston’s Shopfitters, a market leading provider of fit-out services are looking for an apprentice to join their experienced team to undertake a joinery apprenticeship. You will complete your training in their in-house manufacturing facility to gain hands on experience with mentoring from trade professionals and support from across the business.

Annual wage: £16,640 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday. Work arrangements will be discussed at interview.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 04 January 2027

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

Johnston’s Shopfitters, a market leading provider of fit-out services within the retail and commercial sectors are looking for ambitious young people to join their friendly and experienced team to undertake a joinery apprenticeship. You will complete your training in their in-house manufacturing facility under the supervision of Craftsman Joiners, Joiner Supervision and Manager and work on site with clients. The training will enable you to manufacture and assemble joinery items, and you’ll gain hands on experience on a range of live sites, with mentoring from trade professionals and support from across the whole business.

Duties would include:

• You will use a range of joinery hand tools, portable machinery (drills, sanders, routers), and assemble joinery items such as doors, windows and bespoke furniture, all of which involves manual handling
• Undertake supervised minor works to facilitate the above duties
• Work in a team alongside all other operatives including Joinery
• Ensure you are always, adhering to the health and safety on site policies to ensure you and your team remain safe on site.
• Learning to use specialist equipment and tools
• Be committed to excelling in your Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 apprenticeship to develop a full and comprehensive range of specialist joinery skills
• Measuring and marking wood according to technical designs
• Work from drawings to manufacture items
• Manufacture wooden products in a production environment
• To work under supervision

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Your training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Your training plan

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.

Day release.

You will undertake The Level 2Carpentry and Joineryapprenticeship standard.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/carpentry-and-joinery-v1-2

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed.

You will undertake both on and off the training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• Maths and English (grade C/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

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

You must be able to travel to and from work and college within a reasonable commute time.

Candidates should hold a full driving licence.

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rate.

We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft. A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points. You will be asked about this when we contact you to arrange a pre-screening Interview. A YES ANSWER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION.

About this company

We aim to be regarded as the leading provider of fit-out services and equipment to all retail and commercial sectors. Providing our customers with a reputational led focus on excellence in design, build, manufacture, installation and customer service.Serving the Irish retail sector for over 75 years, Johnston Shopfitters have established a reputation for being the market leader in full turnkey retail installations. Through a unique mix of traditional skills and cutting-edge technology we have developed over time a distinctive range of products and services, to offer our clients the very latest in unique shopfitting packages.With a heavy focus on creative design from our dedicated CAD/CAM design team, we can bring your retail space to life and maximise the functionality and aesthetics of your store to ensure your customers have the best shopping experience possible.We have our own in-house manufacturing facility, using the very latest technology, which can produce stunning timber, metal and/or glass bespoke units to best merchandise your product offering. Our experienced installation teams and dedicated project management service bring your vision to life ensuring your project is completed within budget and always on time.

https://johnston-shopfitters.eu/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JOHNSTON SHOPFITTERS UK LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058945.

Closes on Wednesday 11 November 2026