Carpentry Foundation Apprenticeship
WALTHAM FOREST SERVICES LTD · LONDON, E17 4JF
Onsite trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
This is an excellent opportunity for a young person to gain hands-on experience in the construction industry while developing valuable technical, employability and workplace skills. Working alongside experienced construction professionals, the apprentice will support a range of onsite activities across refurbishment and repair projects.
The work
- Assist in fitting doors, skirting boards, and kitchen units
- Support void repairs and minor plastering/plumbing
- Prepare homes for re-letting and retrofit projects
- Collaborate with colleagues and tenants
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
Training
- The apprentice will attend Waltham Forest College, located at 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB, as part of their apprenticeship training
- 1 day per week at college
- On-site college-based training
- The remaining days will be spent working with Service Store, gaining practical experience and developing carpentry skills in the workplace
- Training will support the apprentice in building the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully complete their apprenticeship
As part of the apprenticeship, you will work towards the Foundation onsite trades apprenticeship, combining college-based learning with practical workplace experience at Service Store Your training will help you develop skills in:
- Safe use of hand and power tools
- Measuring, marking out and preparing materials
- Basic carpentry and joinery techniques
- Installing and repairing doors, frames, skirting boards and other timber fixtures
- Understanding construction drawings and specifications
- Working safely on construction and maintenance sites
- Teamwork, communication and professional workplace behaviours Problem-solving and practical maintenance tasks
- Customer service and working effectively with clients and colleagues English, maths and employability skills relevant to the construction industry
You will attend Waltham Forest College one day per week, with the remaining days spent at Service Store gaining hands-on experience and applying your learning in a real workplace.
This apprenticeship will give you a recognised qualification, valuable practical experience and transferable skills to support your future career in carpentry.
Training provider: WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE
What you come out with
- Successful completion of the Foundation Apprenticeship can lead to employment within the industry or progression onto a Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship
Pay extras and benefits
- Professional development and training
- Supportive work environment
£16,640 a year
The employer
Waltham Forest Servicestore is a trusted local property maintenance and environmental services provider, delivering repairs, renovations, gardening and specialist services to homeowners, businesses and public sector organisations across Waltham Forest and surrounding areas. Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you will gain practical experience on a variety of projects, develop your carpentry skills in real workplace settings and contribute to maintaining and improving homes and community spaces. The company prides itself on providing high-quality workmanship, excellent customer service and
creating opportunities for local people to develop their careers
Workplace
- WALTHAM FOREST TOWN HALL, FOREST ROAD, LONDON, E17 4JF