Carpentry Apprentice

Company: Innovation On-Site Limited
Location: Bedford, MK45 2AA
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £15,311.40 per year
Sector: Carpentry
Ref: VAC-13917
Application Deadline Date: 07/08/2025
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Positions Available: 4
Working Week: 8 hours Monday - Thursday, 7 hours on a Friday (start time & breaks site dependent)

Brief Description

Are you looking to become an Apprentice Carpenter? Innovation On-Site Limited are looking for apprentices to join their team. You will carry out relevant site based tasks as directed by a Contracts Manager and Foreman, these tasks will include but not limited to carpentry duties, labouring and administration.

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths.
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - Apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk

Personal Qualities

Ability to follow instructions
Ability to work in a team
Keen interest in Carpentry

Skills Required

Good communication skills

Training to be Provided

You will gain the following qualifications:
- Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue your learning to a higher level within the Company, such as the Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship, or be offered a full-time Level 2 Carpenter position. This will be reviewed at the end of your Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

Innovation On-Site are located in Central Bedfordshire, they work on all aspects of new build housing within London and the South East.

Due to site Health and Safety obligations, all Apprentices will need to be 18 years of Age to work on site.

They are looking for four apprentices to join them. You will carry out relevant site-based tasks as directed by a Contracts Manager or Mentor to ensure the gathering of evidence and understanding of your qualification, using both knowledge received through college work and understanding. Capturing the knowledge and experience of a qualified carpenter to understand the trade.

Ensure that all Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times and any hazards reported immediately. Understanding and following the company’s Health and Safety Management System at all times.

You will carry out relevant site based tasks as directed by a Contracts Manager/Foreman, these tasks will include but not limited to carpentry duties, labouring and administration.

So what will you be doing?

Roofing & Joisting

First and Second Fix Carpentry Works.

You will be Installing Kitchens, Finals, Cladding, Windows, Timber Frame.

Loading out and ensuring relevant protection is in place.

As a Carpentry Apprentice you will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment objects. Your job will require you to work in different weather conditions, you must be prepared for both Hot and Cold temperatures.

You will work across various site locations including, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & London.
You will be required as part of your Apprenticeship to make the necessary travel arrangements to and from various site locations or pick up points, this will involve early mornings.

Other Information

Due to site Health and Safety obligations, all Apprentices will need to be 18 years of age to work on site. All candidates must have their own transportation. You will be required as part of your Apprenticeship to make the necessary travel arrangements to and from various site locations or pick up points, this will involve early mornings- Please note you will be working at various site locations including, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London and Bedfordshire. As an Apprentice Carpenter, you will be lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment/objects. Your job will require you to work in different weather conditions, you must be prepared for both hot and cold temperatures.