Bench Joinery Apprenticeship
At Woodland, we offer in-house apprenticeships and entry-level roles designed for young people who want hands-on experience and long-term opportunities.
What you’ll get with us:
Full training provided – we teach you everything
Earn while you learn – no college debt
Learn practical, in-demand skills
Work with modern machinery and facilities
Clear career progression as you grow
About the role
As an Apprentice Bench Joiner, you will develop hands-on joinery skills while working in a real workshop environment. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals who will support your development.
You’ll be involved in day‑to‑day workshop activities, helping you build confidence, accuracy, and craftsmanship in your work.
This Apprenticeship also offers the opportunity to gain Essential Skills qualifications in the following areas: English, Maths and ICT.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and is keen to develop their skillset within a workshop environment.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Good practical and manual skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude and commitment
- Good timekeeping and attendance
- Genuine interest in joinery or manufacturing
Woodland Kitchens NI
Founded by Brian McCloskey in 1987, Woodland has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture. Over the years, we have partnered with some of the UK's largest retailers to manufacture design-led bathroom furniture to appeal to their customer base. Our contracts division also design and manufacture kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture for large-scale residential, student accommodation and hotel projects. From design through to installation, we meticulously manage our projects to seamlessly work in tandem with our contractors schedule. - We have over 30 years experience in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry. - 141,000 sq ft manufacturing facility - Considered one of the leading suppliers of both flat packed and rigid kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture - We look after every step of the journey, from design, manufacture to installation
Excitement and passion for our craft drives us to manufacture superior quality furniture. Creative design, workmanship and quality are the key ingredients to our philosophy at Woodland. We're always refining and improving our company, whether its new production techniques, design ideas - we never rest on our laurels. We’re not complacent or stagnant. We’re a progressive business, consistently striving to excel on performance year after year with the support of our people. As a family-run company, we have strong family values and care about the people we work with. Our values are about nurturing our employee’s unique skill sets and rewarding them for their hard work. Many of our employees have progressed through our personal development plan to advance their careers at Woodland.
Our benefits
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Free parking
Open office
Competitive salary
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