COLLINGWOOD HOUSE
SCHOONER COURT, CROSSWAYS BUSINESS PARK, DA2 6QQ

CONISTON LTD - Apprentice Carpenter

Salary: £15,704 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Sat 30 Aug 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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CONISTON LTD - Apprentice Carpenter

Summary

Carpentry apprenticeship Support site team and skilled carpenters. Learn role of site carpenter. The successful candidate will undertake on the job training under the supervision of an experienced carpenter combined with a day release with the aim of completing a Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification.

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

Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 01 September 2025

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 1

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

The role will encompass carpentry and general building work including:

  • Working accurately from detailed specifications and drawings
  • Measuring and setting out work areas
  • Preparing materials
  • Basic carpentry tasks under supervision to include measuring and cutting of wood, installation of door and window frames, installation of doors, architraves and mouldings, ironmongery.  Preparation and fitting of wall and floor units
  • Erecting inclined roofs with gables and joists
  • Introductory use of power tools under supervision
  • Labouring duties and ad hoc duties as required

Apprentices should be reliable and motivated to work within the construction industry.  You should possess effective communication skills and be able to take instructions. 

Good timekeeping is essential as construction workers are on site early in the morning.

Coniston Limited is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Where you’ll work

COLLINGWOOD HOUSE
SCHOONER COURT
CROSSWAYS BUSINESS PARK
DARTFORD
DA2 6QQ

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

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

Your training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Your training plan

  • Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade A*-C / 9-4)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Working outdoors occasionally. Cold/hot environments. Lifting/moving of materials – heavy or awkward sizes.

About this company

From incorporation, Coniston have specialised in the conservation and restoration of heritage and listed buildings, and this remains a cornerstone of the business. Over recent years we have brought these skills to other sectors including health, education and commercial.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of this apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CONISTON LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337166.

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Closes on Saturday 30 August 2025

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