Joinery Apprentice – Level 2 Architectural Joinery at Bobblehat Ltd

Bobblehat Ltd; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Bobblehat Ltd in Barnstaple, North Devon invites applications for a Joinery Apprentice. The role offers a full-time apprenticeship with a salary of £24,785 per year, 37.5 hours weekly, spanning about 24 months. You will train in our workshop, with block-release college weeks at Exeter College, while earning a full-time wage.

No prior joinery experience is required; practicality, reliability and a strong willingness to learn are essential to build a long-term career in joinery within our team.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above is ideal but not essential.
• No previous joinery experience required; attitude and learning willingness matter.
• Willingness to attend Exeter College for block-release training.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read drawings and specifications for joinery.
• Set out, mark out, produce cutting lists, and use hand/power tools safely.
• Manufacture and assemble bespoke joinery and fit ironmongery.
• Work as part of a production team and progress toward Level 2 qualification.

Skills

Practical mindset

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English (4/C or above)

Level 2 Architectural Joinery

Tools

Fixed woodworking machinery

Job description

Joinery Apprentice - Level 2 Architectural Joinery

Bobblehat Ltd – Barnstaple, North Devon. Salary: approximately £24,785 per year. Employment type: full-time apprenticeship. Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Duration: approximately 24 months. Training provider: Exeter College.

Bobblehat Ltd is a growing commercial fit-out and bespoke joinery business based in Barnstaple. We design, manufacture and install bespoke interiors for commercial clients across the UK, and we are now looking for a Joinery Apprentice to join our workshop team.

This is a genuine opportunity to learn a skilled trade while earning a full-time salary. You do not need previous joinery experience. What matters to us is that you are practical, reliable, willing to learn and genuinely interested in building a long-term career in joinery.

What the apprenticeship looks like

The apprenticeship runs for approximately 24 months. For around three weeks each month, you will work with the Bobblehat team in our Barnstaple workshop. Approximately one week each month will be spent at Exeter College on block release, Monday to Friday. Your time at college is fully paid as part of your normal working week, and Bobblehat will cover agreed travel costs for attending college in Exeter. We are deliberately paying above the normal apprentice rate. The starting salary is approximately £24,785 per year, based on a 37.5-hour week.

What you'll learn

• Reading and understanding drawings and specifications
• Setting out and marking out joinery
• Producing cutting lists
• Using hand and power tools safely
• Learning traditional woodworking joints
• Manufacturing and assembling bespoke joinery
• Fitting hinges, handles, locks, drawer runners and other ironmongery
• Learning to use fixed woodworking machinery
• Working with different timber, sheet materials and finishes
• Understanding workshop health and safety
• Quality checking your own work
• Working as part of a production team
• Developing the skills required to complete your Level 2 qualification

You won't be expected to know how to do all of this when you start. We will teach you. What we will expect is that you listen, ask questions, take responsibility for learning and gradually become more capable and independent.

Who we're looking for

• genuinely wants to learn joinery and develop it into a career
• enjoys practical, hands-on work
• is reliable and turns up on time
• has a good attitude and is willing to learn from experienced people
• pays attention to detail
• is comfortable working as part of a team
• understands the importance of working safely
• is willing to attend Exeter College for block-release training
• is prepared to work hard and take their apprenticeship seriously

You may be leaving school or college, looking for your first proper career opportunity, or simply looking to move into a skilled trade. Previous joinery experience is not required. Ideally, you will have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, but this is not essential and can be discussed with Exeter College.

Getting to work and college

Our workshop is based in Barnstaple and is accessible by public transport. You will need to be able to travel reliably to Barnstaple for work. Having a driving licence would be useful and is preferred, particularly as your career develops, but it is not essential for the apprenticeship. For your college block-release weeks, you can travel from Barnstaple to Exeter by train, and Bobblehat will cover agreed college travel costs.

Where could this lead?

We aren't looking for someone simply to complete an apprenticeship and leave. We want to develop someone who can become part of the Bobblehat team for the long term. Your development would broadly progress from: Apprentice Joiner to Junior / Improver Joiner to Skilled Joiner.

Areas of Specialisation

• bespoke commercial joinery
• workshop machining
• CNC production site
• installation production team
• leadership and supervision

About Bobblehat

Bobblehat delivers commercial fit-out and bespoke joinery projects for clients across the UK. We have grown significantly over recent years and are continuing to invest in our workshop, our systems and our people. We believe one of the best ways to build the future of the business is to train the next generation of skilled people ourselves. This apprenticeship is part of that plan. You'll be joining an experienced team who can teach you the trade properly, but we'll expect you to bring the enthusiasm and commitment to make the most of the opportunity.

Job details

• Job title: Joinery Apprentice
• Location: Barnstaple, North Devon
• Salary: Approximately £24,785 per year
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Job type: Full-time apprenticeship
• Qualification: Level 2 Architectural Joinery
• Training provider: Exeter College
• Duration: Approximately 24 months
• College attendance: Approximately one week in four on block release
• College travel: Agreed travel costs covered by Bobblehat
• Driving licence: Preferred but not essential

We are much more interested in your attitude, reliability and willingness to learn than in previous joinery experience.

Pay: £24,785.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s)

• What appeals to you about learning a skilled trade through an apprenticeship rather than a classroom-only course?
• Why are you interested in becoming a joiner?
• Are you able to travel reliably to Barnstaple for work and Exeter for block-release college training?

Work Location

In person