Unit 2A
Summit Crescent, Smethwick, B66 1BT

NOVUS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LIMITED - Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner

Salary: £16,224 to £25,775.88 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 39
Closing Date: Fri 15 May 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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NOVUS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LIMITED - Apprentice Carpenter/Joiner

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.

Annual wage: £16,224 to £25,775.88 a year
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Training course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

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.

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Company benefits

  • Potential salary earnings once qualified £36k
  • Company van following successful probation period
  • 23 Days holiday & Bank Holidays
  • Tools provided to do your job

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

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.

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Closes on Friday 15 May 2026

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