Becoming an apprentice at Axis CLC is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, whilst learning on the job. You will be expected to attend school/college once a week as part of your apprenticeship.
Hours Monday to Friday, times may vary depending on the client contract. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 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
Working with a fully qualified and experienced Carpenter to:
Ensure the effective delivery of service in line with Axis Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Ensure and undertake any recording of work and administration required by Axis standards and timescales.
Report any Health and Safety issues and outstanding defects to your Supervisor, Contracts Manager, Health and Safety team and Apprentice Co-ordinator.
Work as an integral team member with other apprentices, Axis operatives, clients, customers and tenants.
Attend Axis Induction, Health and Safety training, Toolbox talks and College Induction.
Undertake carpentry work to a safe, clean, and high-quality standard.
Learn how to cost carpentry work with your Axis Mentor, identifying cost reduction methods.
Ensure college course attendance is 100% and college absence communicated to your Line Manager and Apprentice Co-ordinator every time you fail to attend college.
Ensure that you meet your operative on time daily.
Communicate any absence from work as per your contractual terms and conditions.
Communicate college requirements for completion of Level 2 & 3 portfolio work with Axis Mentor, Apprentice Co-ordinator, and Contracts Manager.
Ensure carpentry work is delivered in a professional manner, in line with Axis Core Values and Equality standards.
Always wear your PPE whilst working and follow Health & Safety instructions.
Pass all college exams and projects in each year of college to ensure continued progression in your apprenticeship.
Put together and maintain a tool kit so at the end of your apprenticeship, you have all essential tools for your trade.
Follow all company policies and procedures.
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
DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE
Your training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Your training plan
Learning will take place one day per week at college, the remainder of the week will be spent working alongside an experienced carpenter.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4 and above)
Maths (grade 4 and above)
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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Physical fitness
Other requirements
Travel is required as part of this apprenticeship. Apprentice will be expected to travel to customers. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
About this company
CLC are one of the UK’s leading property maintenance and refurbishment companies. Providing national coverage with local service, we are a trusted partner for your property assets.
CLC is part of the Axis CLC Group. Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.