Apprentice Carpenter and Joiner
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Norwegian Log Buildings has been manufacturing and supplying both traditional & contemporary solid log buildings used for annexes, garden rooms, holiday homes, living houses, swimming pool enclosures & classrooms for over 20 years. We work for private clients, public bodies, charities and commercial organisations. Work is varied, much of it bespoke & we cover the whole of the UK.
Site erection of solid log cabins, annexe, garden rooms, holiday homes, education buildings & other related timber structures
Frequent requirement to work away (UK only) - Monday to Friday returning home for weekends (generous work away allowance paid & accommodation provided)
Working as a member of a team to complete works on time & to the required standard
Maintaining a consistent high quality work output
Maintaining a safe, tidy working environment with a good understanding of all Health & Safety requirements
Ensuring correct use of company equipment & tools
Good communications skills - customer facing role
Heavy lifting & manual handling will be required - Physically demanding role
Flexible approach to working hours will be required on occasions (overtime paid)
Punctual, reliable & presentable (corporate wear provided)
Learning all aspects of carpentry whilst on site.
Use of different materials and tools and gradually using more through progress of apprenticeship.
To attend college on a block release basis and keep on track with work required for NVQ and Diploma
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12,480.00-£14,480.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are undertaking LFT's twice weekly. All PPE requirements are provided.
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Apprentice Carpenter
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 Carpenter and Joiner roles across Norwegian Log Buildings Ltd'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 £12,480 - £14,480 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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