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Apprentice Bench Joiner

Mr D Johnson Hovingham Interiors · York Road · posted 21 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Furniture making operative (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026
Positions
1

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This hands-on, full-time apprenticeship is designed to equip you with the fundamental skills of traditional and modern joinery. You will transition from basic workshop duties such as shadowing joiners and training, to manufacturing high-quality, made-to-measure timber products using a combination of hand tools and modern machinery.

An average day for an apprentice bench joiner working at Hovingham Interiors would consist of:

  • Arriving promptly at start work at 8am
  • Helping load the works van for any deliveries taking place
  • Helping on site with deliveries and fitting
  • Shadowing experienced joiner learning basic woodwork skills and learning to read working drawings
  • Assembling cabinetry and setting out kitchens etc.
  • Wrapping manufactured units for the following days safe transport
  • Sweeping and tidying up workshop
  • End of the working day is 5pm

Your training

Furniture Making Operative Level 2.

Off the job training will take place at York College on a day release basis (Monday) and the remainder of the training will be in the workplace.

Where it leads

Upon completion of this apprenticeship, we will discuss the opportunity of an ongoing role with Hovingham Interiors.

About Mr D Johnson Hovingham Interiors

Hovingham Interiors have been creating and fitting superior quality hand crafted kitchens and home interiors for over 40 years.

Each kitchen is completely unique. We design, create and fit kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms according to the specific needs of our customers. No two projects are ever the same.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Any other subject (grade 3) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 3) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 3) — essential

Where you'll work

  • RICCALL DRIVE, YORK ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK, YORK ROAD, MALTON, YO17 6YE

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