As an Apprentice Joiner, you will work alongside experienced joiners to help craft our premium, tailor-made lodges from the ground up. Working with a variety of high-quality materials you will assist with everything from timber frameworks to interior finishes, including flooring, partitioning, cladding, and bespoke fittings.
Annual wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts, with 1:30pm finish on Fridays.
37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 20 April 2026
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
At YourRetreats, we're proud to be one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high-end, bespoke luxury lodges. Based in a dynamic and friendly environment, we’re looking for a motivated Apprentice Joiner to join our skilled team and begin building a career in craftsmanship.
This is an exciting opportunity to learn the trade from experienced professionals who value quality, precision, and pride in every detail. In return, we offer hands-on training, ongoing development, early finish at 1:30pm every Friday, overtime at time and a half, and a genuinely supportive team culture. If you're eager to learn, hardworking, and passionate about developing practical skills, we’d love to hear from you.
As an Apprentice Joiner at YourRetreats, you’ll work alongside experienced joiners to help craft our premium, tailor-made lodges from the ground up. You’ll gain experience working with a variety of high-quality materials and assist with everything from structural timber frameworks to detailed interior finishes, including flooring, partitioning, cladding, and bespoke fittings. This is a workshop-based role where attention to detail and a willingness to learn are essential.
Responsibilities
Requirements
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.
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
The story begins when Sam Greaves built a holiday lodge on his family farm in Rossendale, distinguished in both form and function. This stunning creation quickly garnered glowing reviews and high occupancy rates, setting the stage for something bigger.
Fate intervened when Sam met fellow cofounder, Andrew Hardman. Recognising the synergy between their skills, the duo launched YourRetreats, embarking on an ambitious journey to revolutionise the holiday park business.
https://www.yourretreats.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YOUR RETREATS LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023684.
Closes on Friday 17 April 2026
