Level 2 Craft Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship 

About the Host (Placement)

A reputable timber and MDF manufacturer specializing in premium skirting, architraves, window boards, and door linings. Their products cater to both business-to-business and business-to-consumer customers, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and customized solutions for interior finishing needs. With a focus on precision, our client delivers a comprehensive range of timber and MDF products, meeting the demands of commercial and residential construction projects alike.

Please do not contact the company directly as these applications may not be reviewed. 

About the role

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 1.30pm, 30 hours per week 
• Wage: £6.40 per hour
• Location: Unit 3D Longmead Business Centre, Felstead Road, Epsom, KT19 9QG 
• Apprenticeship Standard: Level 2 Craft Carpentry & Joinery 
• Duration: 24 months 

Overview of the role:

Are you passionate about timber manufacturing and eager to kickstart your career in the industry? We are a leading timber and MDF manufacturer and we are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as an apprentice. This opportunity offers hands-on learning in timber production processes and the chance to develop a strong foundation in the field.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare timber for painting, including sanding, cleaning, and priming surfaces.
• Assist with timber machining processes and moulder machine operations.
• Learn to identify timber species, understand timber grades, and different timber treatments.
• Adhere to safety protocols when working with timber, related machinery, and hazardous materials.
• Gain exposure to quality control measures, machinery maintenance, and production workflow.

Candidate Requirements

Skills & Personal Qualities Required:

• Passion for timber manufacturing and a strong interest in pursuing a career in the industry.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on learning and a willingness to develop new skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to safety guidelines for working in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications Required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential

About the Employer

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 2nd in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2023-2024. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers.

If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice.

As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Benefits

• Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants
• Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel
• Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more
• Earn while you learn
• No debt
• Automatic rise in pay after 12 months
• Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month)
• Secure a job with little or no experience
• Remote learning

Next steps & Pre-employment checks

• (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
• Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - Matrix Security Watchdog (Capita). The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.