Architectural Joinery Apprentice
Bobblehatltd · On-Site
This is an opportunity to start a long-term career in joinery with a growing North Devon business. You will learn in our Barnstaple workshop alongside experienced joiners and production staff while completing the Level 2 Architectural Joiner apprenticeship through Exeter College. The role offers hands-on experience across bespoke commercial joinery, from interpreting drawings and setting out through to machining, assembly, ironmongery and finished products.
Duties include;
• Learn to interpret drawings, specifications and cutting lists.
• Develop safe and accurate use of hand tools and power tools.
• Learn setting out, marking out and core woodworking joints.
• Assist with the manufacture and assembly of bespoke joinery products.
• Develop competence using fixed woodworking machinery under supervision.
• Fit ironmongery such as hinges, locks, handles, latches and drawer runners.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop.
• Follow health, safety, environmental and quality procedures, including PPE, RPE and extraction requirements.
• Build and maintain the workplace evidence required for the apprenticeship.
• Attend Exeter College for block-release training and take part in progress reviews and the End Point Assessment.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
• Genuine interest in joinery and a desire to build a long-term career in the trade.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Practical, hands-on approach and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a workshop environment and gradually learning to use tools and machinery.
• Good communication skills and a responsible approach to health and safety.
• No previous joinery experience is required.
Qualifications required
No previous joinery experience is required.
Ideally applicants will have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above, although Exeter College can advise on Functional Skills where needed. The most important requirements are a genuine interest in the trade, reliability and willingness to learn.
Training you'll get
On successful completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship, the intention is to progress the apprentice into a Junior/Improver Joiner role, with further development towards becoming a fully skilled Joiner. Longer-term opportunities may include bespoke workshop joinery, CNC/machining, site installation, production or supervisory responsibilities depending on ability and interests.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
