Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner Level 2, 24 months
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Position Overview & Specifications
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm - lifts available out to site/projects, but must be able to get to the central workshop/office address.
The Site Carpentry Apprenticeship course is designed to provide the relevant training and education required to become a successful site carpenter.
Practical and theory sessions at the College are teamed with work-based experience and training in order to achieve a Diploma alongside an NVQ Level 2 in site carpentry.
Working with the guidance and instruction from a mentor the site work could involve first fixing work including install timber frames and linings, coverings, flat roof decking, install straight flights of stairs and erect timber stud partitions. Install handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs. Carry out second fixing work including install service encasement, cladding, wall and floor units and fitments, side hung doors, ironmongery and timber mouldings. Also fitting doors, lining, frames, skirting and architrave, windows and staircases, studwork, pipe casting, floor joists and trussed rafter roofs, this is depending on required works at each site, also keeping the site clean and tidy and helping to unload materials and store in a tidy manner site store.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £5.28 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chelmsford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Able to commute to central workshop/office in Little Baddow
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner Level 2, 24 months roles across Bakers of Danbury Heritage Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £5 - £5 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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