Apprentice Joiner

Introduction

GLM Joinery are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Joiner to join their experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of joinery while working alongside skilled professionals in a busy workshop environment.

About the Employer

GLM Joinery Ltd is a well-established family run business based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The company was originally formed in 1987, and is founded on many years of experience in supplying quality joinery products. We have experience in providing joinery of the highest quality to: construction and leisure industries; private/limited companies and domestic customers.  

With our fully fitted workshop and highly skilled staff we take great pride in our work from full refurbishments to providing items for ongoing maintenance/repair works.

What You'll Do

You will receive full supervision and training throughout your apprenticeship, developing practical skills and industry knowledge across a wide range of bespoke joinery projects. Our work is varied, fast-paced, and often scheduled at short notice, making this an exciting role for someone who enjoys learning and taking on new challenges.

Typical items manufactured in our workshop include:

• Windows and doors
• Garage doors
• Shopfronts
• Bespoke bars and back fittings
• Stained, polished, and painted joinery products

As an Apprentice Joiner, you will assist with:

• Measuring materials and checking their suitability for projects
• Sanding timber and preparing surfaces for finishing
• Cutting wood to specification
• Assembling and joining components together
• Staining, priming, painting, and finishing joinery products
• Using a range of hand and power tools safely under supervision
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Supporting the team in completing projects to agreed deadlines

Training Outcome

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could progress from being a Trainee Joiner to a Full Bench Joiner. There is also the possibility to progress to a Level 3 Craft Joinery Apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 2/E
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 2/E
• Desired - GCSE - English - 4/C
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4/C

Course Information

Course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday - 8am to 3pm, Friday 8am to 12pm. 30-minute lunch break.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: DCG