Apprentice Joiner
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Position Overview & Specifications
NOTICE: We will only consider applications from those located within the NE, SR and DH Post Codes. Do not apply unless willing to fully relocate to one of these areas.
Optimum Skills are proud to be working closely with multiple companies in the Newcastle/Gateshead areas who are looking to hire reliable trainee joiners. The successful applicant will need to be keen, reliable and hardworking to succeed. Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role and able to use their own initiative is essential.
The role of a joiner involves the following duties:
Learning the uses of different types of wood and choosing the right material for the job
Understanding technical drawings and how your work will fit within the building.
Conducting site surveys
Creating design drawings, alongside sketches of the work needed and the specifications.
Measuring and marking wood according to technical designs
Cutting wood on machines or by hand
Working with suppliers and sub-contractors
Producing cutting lists
Estimating the materials needed for a job
Drafting job briefs
Using a range of equipment from traditional tools to state-of-the-art computerised cutting equipment and hi-tech drawing and design software
Managing production schedules and budgets
Conducting quality checks
Producing progress reports for senior managers.
Skills
Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a joiner include:
Good attention to detail
Ability to work well with others
Ability to work on your own
Sensitivity and understanding
Ability to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device.
Our clients are a regional contractor and are looking to take on Trainee Joiners to progress onto a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Joinery to support the completion jobs throughout the North East.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £5.28 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Joiner roles across Optimum Skills's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £5 - £5 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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