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Apprenticeship in the Craft of Carpentry and Joinery - Apprenticeship

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    Company Details Confidential
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    Ref: #APP-2441594
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    OPW, Newtown, Trim, Co. Meath, C15 K8V0
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    No of positions: 1
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    Published On: 07 Apr 2026
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    Closing On: 05 May 2026

The Craft of Carpentry and Joinery is varied and wide. The occupation includes setting out, production and assembly of joinery, which includes stairs, doors, windows, floors and built in furniture. A carpenter has to study drawings, make calculations and select suitable materials to meet design requirements.

In the National Monuments Service, apprentice carpenters and joiners will be specifically trained on the traditional aspects of conservation carpentry and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.


The ideal candidate must:
•	Be well organised and careful with practical tasks.
•	Take responsibility for their own learning including the allocation of study time.
•	Have excellent communications skills and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to:
•	Study and interpret architectural plans and drawings.
•	Make calculations and select suitable materials to meet design requirements.
•	Be able to work well with his/her hands.
•	Carry out tasks at heights and while working on scaffolding. 
The Apprentice is required to:
•	Demonstrate flexibility and mobility, consistent with the needs of the service.
•	Contribute to and maintain a good team spirit and an effective team-working environment.
•	Remain calm while working under pressure.
•	Work on own initiative in accordance with supervisor/manager instructions whilst being an effective part of a larger team.
•	Apply excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a professional, polite and courteous manner when dealing with colleagues, management and the public.
•	Apply a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work allied with an ability to deliver an effective work presence.
•	Carry out all work in an efficient and safe manner, in accordance with the directions of the supervisor/manager, with regard to self, colleagues and the public through understanding, observance and application of Health and Safety requirements.
•	Successfully undertake training as and when required.
•	Be capable of meeting the full range of the requirements of the apprenticeship.
•	Carry out other duties deemed by the supervisor/manager as reasonable and appropriate to the apprenticeship.
•	Co-operate with the operation of and introduction of new work practices and technology.
For more information please see apprenticeship.ie
Note: As part of the national apprenticeship system, there are formal requirements for approval of an employer's suitability to train apprentices and for registration of apprentices. Advertising on this site does not guarantee that Employers are approved to recruit and train for apprenticeship positions.
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