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Cliburn, Penrith, CA10 3AL

A J & D CHAPELHOW (CLIBURN) LIMITED - Apprentice Bench Joiner

Salary: £15,704 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Mon 01 Sep 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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A J & D CHAPELHOW (CLIBURN) LIMITED - Apprentice Bench Joiner

Summary

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Bench Joiner apprentice to join our team specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality timber windows & doors. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in woodworking, a basic understanding of joinery tools & techniques, and a commitment to developing practical skills in a workshop environment.

Annual wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Thursday, Hours to be discussed with suitable candidate.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 02 September 2025

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

During this placement, the apprentice will gain hands-on experience in:

  • Preparing and assembling timber components using traditional and modern joinery methods
  • Interpreting technical drawings and specifications
  • Operating hand tools and woodworking machinery safely and efficiently
  • Maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail
  • Working collaboratively as part of a production team focused on quality and precision

Where you’ll work

Ling Park
Cliburn
Penrith
CA10 3AL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

KENDAL COLLEGE

Your training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Your training plan

  • Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • To be agreed with sucessful candidate

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A-C)
  • Maths (grade A-C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this company

A family business established by Alan Chapelhow in 1961, we utilise the latest technical innovations combined with heritage skills and techniques handed down over generations and we are proud to supply a truly British quality product from design to installation. We manufacture fully glazed, timber windows, doors, patios and bi-fold doors, and offer a ‘supply only’ or 'supply and fit’ service throughout the UK

https://www.ajdchapelhow.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Potentionally continue to either full time employment or progress to higher apprenticeships

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

A J & D CHAPELHOW (CLIBURN) LIMITED
Helen Law
[email protected]
01931585101

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326888.

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Closes on Monday 01 September 2025

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