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Apprentice Bench Joiner.

Johnston Shopfitters UK Limited · Doncaster · posted 14 October 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Starts
4 January 2027
Closing date
17 November 2026
Positions
1

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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:  

  • You will use a range of joinery hand tools, portable machinery (drills, sanders, routers), and assemble joinery items such as doors, windows and bespoke furniture, all of which involves manual handling
  • Undertake supervised minor works to facilitate the above duties
  • Work in a team alongside all other operatives including Joinery
  • Ensure you are always, adhering to the health and safety on site policies to ensure you and your team remain safe on site.
  • Learning to use specialist equipment and tools
  • Be committed to excelling in your Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 apprenticeship to develop a full and comprehensive range of specialist joinery skills
  • Measuring and marking wood according to technical designs
  • Work from drawings to manufacture items
  • Manufacture wooden products in a production environment
  • To work under supervision

Your training

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.  

Where it leads

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

About Johnston Shopfitters UK Limited

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.

Things to consider

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.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Unit 12 14 Platinum Park, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Doncaster, DN9 3QZ

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