Carpentry & Joinery Apprentice

O’Connor Woodwork Solutions is looking for a motivated 1st or 2nd Year Carpentry & Joinery Apprentice to join our team.

This opportunity is suitable for someone looking to begin their apprenticeship, as well as an existing second-year apprentice looking to continue their training with an established carpentry and joinery company.

O’Connor Woodwork Solutions is a fourth-generation, family-run business specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke joinery for commercial fit-outs. Our projects include schools, healthcare facilities, offices and other commercial developments.

The Role

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced qualified carpenters and joiners, gaining practical experience both in the workshop and on commercial sites.

Successful applicants will be registered with SOLAS on the seven-phase Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship and will receive training throughout their on-the-job phases.

Training and experience will include:

Finish carpentry and joinery

Fitted furniture and bespoke joinery

Commercial site fitting

Reading and working from drawings

Use of a wide range of woodworking machinery and tools

Working alongside experienced qualified carpenters and joiners

Experience across a variety of commercial projects

Travel to sites throughout Cork will form part of the role, so applicants must have a full driving licence and their own transport.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

Reliable and hardworking

Willing to learn and develop new skills

Interested in building a long-term career in carpentry and joinery

Comfortable working as part of a team

Able to follow instructions and work safely

Willing to travel to project sites when required

Previous work experience is beneficial but is not essential. Experience does not need to be in carpentry or joinery. We welcome applicants with experience in practical, construction, manufacturing, workshop, farming or other hands-on environments, as well as candidates looking to begin their first trade career.

What We Offer

Full SOLAS apprenticeship training

Hands-on training from experienced carpenters and joiners

Exposure to both workshop manufacturing and commercial site fitting

Experience working on a wide variety of projects

Opportunities to develop your practical and technical skills

Opportunities for continued employment and progression within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €7.66-€20.70 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have your own transport?

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person