Apprentice Site Joiner

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your career in the construction industry with a reputable local company known for delivering outstanding projects. This is a varied role where you may be required to work within our in-house factory but most of your time will be spent working on new build housing sites.

• Participate in ongoing training and development to build knowledge, skills, and competency within the joinery and timber frame construction industry
• Assist in the manufacture and assembly of timber frame panels, floor cassettes, and internal and external wall panels
• Support a variety of joinery activities, including the preparation of materials, handling of tools and equipment, and maintaining an organised work area
• Carry out general labouring and support duties to assist qualified joiners in the completion of projects
• Learn to identify hazards, defects, and maintenance requirements, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with company procedures, legislation, and health and safety standards
• Work collaboratively with the Line Manager and colleagues to ensure work is completed efficiently and to the required quality standards
• Comply with all relevant legislation, industry standards, company policies, and health and safety regulations
• Maintain accurate records, worksheets, and documentation relating to work undertaken
• Report progress, issues, and concerns to the Line Manager in a timely manner
• Immediately report any faults, incidents, or health and safety concerns that could affect colleagues, customers, or business operationsContribute positively to the achievement of individual, departmental, and company objectives
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including those relating to health and safety, attendance, punctuality, teamwork, professionalism, and workplace conduct

Training

• Apprentice will need to attend college one day per week– Mondays as part of their apprenticeship during term time

Apprenticeship standard: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Training provider: BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE

After your apprenticeship

• Long term progression within the company

Working hours

Monday- Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday 7:30am- 3:00pm
½ hour unpaid lunch

39 hours a week

Duration: 2 Years

Possible start date: 2 November 2026

Wage

£16,224 a year

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• GCSE English (grade 2), essential
• GCSE Maths (grade 2), essential

Things to consider

• Must be 18+ to apply for position
• Must have access to own vehicle

About the employer

• Swift Timber Homes are celebrating 26 years of trading in 2025 and we cover the whole of the UK. We are a specialist manufacturer of timber frame buildings with over 26 years experience as well as over 50 years experience in building houses. Offering a full and professional construction service with in house design, manufacture and on site erection.

  We are one the fastest growing timber frame companies in the country and owe our success to our commitment in offering a quality product and a flexible service at competitive prices, giving our customers value for money along with the cost certainty. This gives our clients the confidence to build with us.

  Supplying to both residential and commercial clients throughout the UK, we offer a full range of services from timber frame design to manufacture and on site erection of both insulated and un-insulated timber structures. All works are carried out under one roof giving you the confidence that we can build your house quick, reliably and with quality sound structure. We do not outsource any of our work unlike most of our competitors.