NOVUS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LIMITED - Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner
Unit 2A, Summit Crescent, Smethwick, B66 1BT
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Summary
As an apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople carrying out refurbishment work in customers’ homes. The focus of the role is on passive and active fire protection, including installing and maintaining fire doors and fire stopping systems.
Hours Full time, Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm. 39.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 24 August 2026
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
What You’ll Learn
Work Methods: Safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment Products & Installation: Fitting fire doors, fire stopping, and protective systems
Preparation: Removing and preparing areas before installation
Compliance & Regulations: Understanding fire safety standards and regulations for compliant fire door installation
Technology: Learning how to use our Onetrace software to record and track completed works
Health & Safety: Understanding workplace safety standards
Teamwork: Collaborating effectively in small teams
Communication: Building strong relationships with colleagues and customers
Where you'll work
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
PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED
Your training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Your training plan
As an apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople carrying out refurbishment work in customers’ homes. The focus of the role is on passive and active fire protection, including installing and maintaining fire doors and fire stopping systems.
During your apprenticeship, you will:
Achieve a Level 2 Carpentry/Joinery qualification
Work towards FIRAS Technician certification as part of your 2 year journey
Develop into a qualified carpenter specialising in fire protection
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)
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
Team working
About this company
Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 125-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients.
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
We’re offering an exciting opportunity to start your career through our Carpentry/Joinery Apprenticeship Programme. This programme is designed to give you the practical skills, qualifications, and personal development needed to become a fully qualified Carpenter.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOVUS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LIMITED Hayley Degg- Novus Property Solutions [email protected] 07787530088
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027706.