The apprenticeship at S&H UK involves the installation of engineered hardwood flooring. The apprenticeship will enable you to learn the production procedures involved in producing a high-quality wood floor, the safe use of power tools including Festool equipment, and will occasionally require international travel.
Training course: Floorlayer wood based (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, from 8.00am to 5.00pm. May require evenings or weekends from time to time.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 01 October 2026
Duration: 2 Years 6 Months
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
Installing timber and parquet flooring on construction sites. Assisting senior carpenters with mobilising and managing job sites in London and outside London. Maintaining power tools and tool sets both on-site and at the warehouse unit in SW20. Acquiring foundational knowledge in the restoration of timber floor surfaces.
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
HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES).
Your training course
Floorlayer wood based (level 2)
Your training plan
Training will be conducted either on a construction site under the supervision of senior carpenters or at our warehouse unit in SW20.
Requirements
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Passing DBS Check.
Being able to travel inside and outside of London for work with occasional travel internationally.
About this company
S&H UK manufactures engineered timber flooring for residential and commercial projects. We are a family run business which has been running for 40 years.
https://www.schotten-hansen.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
S&H UK will offer to cover your commuting fees from your place of residence to work. The company will also offer a gym membership for the amount of £50 per month.
After this apprenticeship
S&H UK will offer a full time position of the apprentice if a vacant role is available following successfull completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SCHOTTEN & HANSEN UK LTD.
Ulrich Hansen
[email protected]
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042380.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 01 September 2026