Apprentice - Joiner Barratt/Redrow PLC - BDW Eastern Counties in Haverhill

Redrow Barratt have been nationally recognised as a 5-star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales office, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

You will be working with experienced trade specialists towards gaining a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification through on and off the job training. You will be preparing and fixing building components, from the initial erection of a new building for an 18-month period to provide you with skills to begin a career. Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work:

• You’ll learn both on the job and during intensive residential training weeks at college.
• All accommodation, travel and subsistence is paid for during the block weeks.
• You will then return to college approximately every 20 weeks, for a two-week block of intensive training.
• Preparing and fixing building components, from the initial erection of a new building.
• Installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings.
• Repair and maintenance activities.
• Health & Safety on site and work with an experienced mentor who will support your learning.
• Calculate quality, length, area and wastage of resources.
• Maintain and repair building components.
• Work safely at height.
• Use, maintain and store hand and power tools.

You will report to the Site Manager and work with experienced trade specialists towards gaining a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification through on and off the job, trade specific training.

Training to be provided:

• Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training.
• You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Training course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Entry Requirements:

• Desirable qualifications: GCSE in English (grade 4/C) and Maths (grade 4/C).
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience.

Skills required:

• Physical fitness.
• Good with their hands.
• Good all-round education.
• Good working in a team.
• Happy to work outside in all weathers.
• Have a willingness to learn and study.
• Have plenty of energy.
• Have initiative and commitment.

If you’re passionate about becoming a qualified Carpenter then this programme is for you. This is a residential training programme and you will stay away from home for block weeks.

Company benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover.
• 23 Days Holiday.
• Choice of Flexible Benefits.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies.

If you’re as ambitious as we think you are, you could progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship or work for one of our sub-contractors, set yourself up as self-employed or in some areas of the country work for us permanently as a qualified tradesperson.

The closing date for this job offer is on 15/03/2026. £15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.

This job is located in Haverhill, Suffolk.