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Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship

First Choice Homes Oldham Limited · Greater Manchester · posted 28 July 2026

Wage
£15,392 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
11 August 2026
Positions
2

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This is an exciting opportunity to gain a recognised Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery qualification through Oldham College whilst working alongside experienced tradespeople maintaining and improving our homes.

At FCHO we're passionate about investing in local talent and helping people build rewarding careers. Many of our apprentices progress into permanent skilled trade positions, with opportunities to continue developing throughout their career.

Working alongside experienced joiners and other trades, every day will be different and you'll gain experience across a wide variety of joinery work.

You'll learn how to:

  • Fit kitchens, doors, skirting boards and architraves
  • Repair and replace flooring
  • Carry out first and second fix joinery
  • Install locks and ironmongery
  • Measure, mark out and cut timber accurately
  • Use hand and power tools safely
  • Read drawings and job specifications
  • Work with other trades including plumbers, electricians and plasterers
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety
  • Deliver excellent customer service
  • As your confidence and skills develop, you'll take on more responsibility under the guidance of experienced colleagues

Your training

Training will take place one day per week at Oldham College.

Where it leads

A real opportunity to secure a permanent career with FCHO. 

About First Choice Homes Oldham Limited

We are a housing association formed to benefit our local communities.

We are committed to our purpose of providing quality homes and services and with around 10% of the local population living in an FCHO home, we are proud to be an anchor organisation through our significant contribution as a large local business and employer.

We own and manage around 11,500 homes, have the highest regulatory (G1/V1) rating, and plan to build more than 600 affordable new homes in the coming years.

Things to consider

We're looking for someone who:

Has a genuine interest in carpentry and joinery
Enjoys practical, hands-on work
Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn
Has good communication skills
Can work as part of a team
Takes pride in producing quality work
Is committed to completing both the practical and classroom elements of the apprenticeship

Driving licence desirable or willingness to work towards this

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Any other 3 GCSE's (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) — essential
  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 22 Union Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1BE

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