Johnston’s Shopfitters, a market leading provider of fit-out services are looking for an apprentice to join their experienced team to undertake a joinery apprenticeship. You will complete your training in their in-house manufacturing facility to gain hands on experience with mentoring from trade professionals and support from across the business.
Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Work arrangements will be discussed at interview.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 04 January 2027
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.
Johnston’s Shopfitters, a market leading provider of fit-out services within the retail and commercial sectors are looking for ambitious young people to join their friendly and experienced team to undertake a joinery apprenticeship. You will complete your training in their in-house manufacturing facility under the supervision of Craftsman Joiners, Joiner Supervision and Manager and work on site with clients. The training will enable you to manufacture and assemble joinery items, and you’ll gain hands on experience on a range of live sites, with mentoring from trade professionals and support from across the whole business.
Duties would include:
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.
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.
Day release.
You will undertake The Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship standard.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/carpentry-and-joinery-v1-2
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed.
You will undertake both on and off the training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.
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.
You must be able to travel to and from work and college within a reasonable commute time.
Candidates should hold a full driving licence.
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rate.
We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft. A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points. You will be asked about this when we contact you to arrange a pre-screening Interview. A YES ANSWER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION.
We aim to be regarded as the leading provider of fit-out services and equipment to all retail and commercial sectors. Providing our customers with a reputational led focus on excellence in design, build, manufacture, installation and customer service. Serving the Irish retail sector for over 75 years, Johnston Shopfitters have established a reputation for being the market leader in full turnkey retail installations. Through a unique mix of traditional skills and cutting-edge technology we have developed over time a distinctive range of products and services, to offer our clients the very latest in unique shopfitting packages. With a heavy focus on creative design from our dedicated CAD/CAM design team, we can bring your retail space to life and maximise the functionality and aesthetics of your store to ensure your customers have the best shopping experience possible. We have our own in-house manufacturing facility, using the very latest technology, which can produce stunning timber, metal and/or glass bespoke units to best merchandise your product offering. Our experienced installation teams and dedicated project management service bring your vision to life ensuring your project is completed within budget and always on time.
https://johnston-shopfitters.eu/ (opens in new tab)
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JOHNSTON SHOPFITTERS UK LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058945.
Closes on Wednesday 28 October 2026
