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Apprentice Joiner

GLM JOINERY LTD

GLM Joinery are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Joiner to join their experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of joinery while working alongside skilled professionals in a busy workshop environment.

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Closing Date: 07-08-2026

Apprenticeship Summary

Wage

£16,640 a year

Working week

Monday to Thursday - 8am to 3pm, Friday 8am to 12pm. 30-minute lunch break.

Expected duration

2 Years

Possible start date

01-09-2026

Date posted

20-07-2026

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate

Reference number

2000043658

Positions

1

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will receive full supervision and training throughout your apprenticeship, developing practical skills and industry knowledge across a wide range of bespoke joinery projects. Our work is varied, fast-paced, and often scheduled at short notice, making this an exciting role for someone who enjoys learning and taking on new challenges.

Typical items manufactured in our workshop include:

  • Windows and doors
  • Garage doors
  • Shopfronts
  • Bespoke bars and back fittings
  • Stained, polished, and painted joinery products

As an Apprentice Joiner, you will assist with:

  • Measuring materials and checking their suitability for projects
  • Sanding timber and preparing surfaces for finishing
  • Cutting wood to specification
  • Assembling and joining components together
  • Staining, priming, painting, and finishing joinery products
  • Using a range of hand and power tools safely under supervision
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
  • Supporting the team in completing projects to agreed deadlines

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Carpentry and Joinery Level 2.

You will sent 4 days each week working alongside skills professionals with GLM Joinery and 1 day each week completing training at Derby College's Hudson Building.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could progress from being a Trainee Joiner to a Full Bench Joiner. There is also the possibility to progress to a Level 3 Craft Joinery Apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Logical Team working Patience Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 2/E) Essential

GCSE Maths (Grade 2/E) Essential

GCSE English (Grade 4/C) Desired

GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

Things to consider

About the employer

GLM Joinery Ltd is a well-established family run business based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The company was originally formed in 1987, and is founded on many years of experience in supplying quality joinery products. We have experience in providing joinery of the highest quality to: construction and leisure industries; private/limited companies and domestic customers.  

With our fully fitted workshop and highly skilled staff we take great pride in our work from full refurbishments to providing items for ongoing maintenance/repair works.

Employer

GLM JOINERY LTD

https://glmjoinery.com/

Address

UNIT 1
BOOTHS INDUSTRIAL ES
AWSWORTH ROAD
ILKESTON

Training

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Intermediate

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)