Apprentice Joiner

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The recruitment for this role will be managed by Oldham college

Apprentice Joiner (Level 2)

Location: Oldham
Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage (or FCHO Apprentice Rate)
Hours: 37 hours per week
College: Oldham College – Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship

Start your career with First Choice Homes Oldham

Are you practical, enjoy working with your hands and want to learn a skilled trade while earning a wage?

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is looking for 2 enthusiastic Apprentice Joiners to join our Property Care Team. 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.

About the role

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. One day a week will be spent attending Oldham College.

What we're looking for

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

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements: GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) or above in Maths and English, plus Grade 4 or above in three other subjects.

Have a driving license or a willingness to learn.

What you'll receive

• Paid employment whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification
• Day release to Oldham College
• Support from experienced trade mentors
• Ongoing coaching and development
• High-quality PPE, tools and equipment
• Excellent employee benefits including generous annual leave, pension scheme and healthcare cash plan
• A real opportunity to secure a permanent career with FCHO

Interested?

Please submit your application before 11th August 2026.

Interview and Assessment dates to be confirmed.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.

We are committed to building an organisation that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, skills and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. As an equal opportunities employer, FCHO is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We care that you have a great experience with us at FCHO and if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience smoother, please let us know and we’ll do all we can.