Trainee Joiners - Lawford Bespoke Joinery

Stepnell; Rugby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded apprenticeship

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

On-the-job training

Career progression

Management opportunities

Job summary

Stepnell is offering a trainee joiner apprenticeship in Rugby. You will train in a joinery workshop alongside skilled joiners and managers, gaining competencies in carpentry and joinery techniques while supporting site installs when required.

No prior experience is needed, and you will learn to read drawings, measure, cut timber, assemble doors and staircases, and follow safety policies. The program includes Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship Levels 2 and 3 with strong career prospects.

Qualifications

• Can understand and follow instructions.
• Team player with good English communication.
• Safe and detail-oriented with strong maths basics.
• Willing to follow safety guidelines and adapt to varying locations/hours.
• Able to work at height and in external environments.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of joinery team to deliver carpentry works to high standards.
• Take measurements and calculate material quantities from drawings.
• Cut and shape timber using bench tools and machinery.
• Assemble doors, windows, staircases and bespoke furniture as required.
• Assist with joinery installations on site and support training activities.

Education

Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship Level 2 & 3

Job description

Exciting opportunity for Trainee Joiners

Lawford Bespoke Joinery part of the Stepnell Group has fantastic apprenticeship opportunities and we are currently looking for trainee joiners to join our friendly and supportive joinery team. You will gain competencies in a wide range of carpentry and joinery techniques.

Key responsibilities

You will be working as part of a team alongside skilled joiners and managers to deliver carpentry works to the highest Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards. The joinery shop is based near our head office in Rugby. Successful applicants will be based in the joinery workshop with occasional visits to site across all regions.

This role involves lifting, bending, kneeling and use of tools and machinery.

No previous experience is required but you must be enthusiastic and highly motivated to learn new skills and have a genuine interest in the construction industry.

You will gain competencies in a wide range of carpentry and joinery techniques and expect to undertake the following:

• Understanding of drawings and work in accordance with specifications
• Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed
• To cut and shape timber using a wide variety of bench tools and machinery
• Assemble doors, windows, staircases and bespoke furniture as required
• Assisting with installs on site
• Undertake any additional training as requested
• Follow Health & Safety policy and procedures, including the wearing of PPE as required
• Use all tools, equipment and materials safely
• Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, customers and managers.

To succeed y ou will need to:

• Can understand and follow instructions
• Can work as part of a team
• Good knowledge of English and have excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of Maths
• Willingness to follow safety guidelines at all times
• Can pay close attention to detail
• Can be flexible in work activities, locations and hours of work
• Ability to work in external environments and work at height when needed.
• Trainee Joiner

Training

• Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship Level 2 & 3

Rewards

• Funded apprenticeship
• Starting salary in line with the Working Rule Agreement Rates
• Contributory Pension
• Y ou will receive continuous 'on the job' training and professional development.
• Excellent career prospects are available for those with the drive and ability to achieve.
• Opportunities to progress to management, earn more money and build a successful career.

Closing date for applications 31st January 2027

Telephone Interviews - January-February 2027

Face to face interviews - March-April 2027

Offers of employment no later than 31st May 2027

Start Date – 6th September 2027

Why Stepnell

At Stepnell, we’re passionate about empowering our people to thrive. We believe in building fulfilling and rewarding careers by investing in talent, nurturing growth, and inspiring innovation. With the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation, we’re proud to place our people at the heart of everything we do. Every team member is valued, and curiosity and collaboration are central to our team culture. We’re committed to enabling our people to make a real impact and drive meaningful change throughout our business.

To show our appreciation, we offer generous and competitive benefits including, an enhanced pension scheme with a Stepnell contribution of 7% to help secure your financial future, annual leave that increases with service and the flexibility to purchase more, a market leading employee referral scheme, and for eligible roles comprehensive health coverage, adjustable start and finish times and a car allowance or company car.

Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well-being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued.

About Stepnell

As a family-owned business with over 159 years of history, Stepnell is built on stability, trust, and long-term thinking. We make decisions with the future in mind for our people, our clients and our communities.

Our capabilities span construction, property, development, energy solutions, bespoke joinery and concrete repair, allowing us to offer services that meet a wide range of client needs. Operating through eight regional offices in Rugby, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Exeter and across three core business units, we maintain a strong local presence while delivering consistently high standards.

Today, repeat clients account for 75% of our turnover a testament to our reliability and the quality of our relationships.