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Apprentice carpenter Review

at LJ Construction Carpentry Contractors Limited

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Carpentry and Joinery

Kettering

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Second year carpentry apprenticeship, I either go off and do my own jobs around site or work with my mentor completing jobs as a team
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy working at LJ construction thoroughly

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I’ve developed loads of new carpentry and building skills and also social skills and life lessons

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
As much as needed there always willing to help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Through going over certain tasks in much more depth and at a slower pace to allow me to understand a task thoroughly
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend LJ Construction Carpentry Contractors Limited to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Yes, because I believe LJ is a great company to work for and has many benefits and also is a friendly comfortable and supportive company to work for
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to LJ Construction Carpentry Contractors Limited?
Just show the bosses that your willing to get stuck in and learn and they’ll take you as far as you want to go with your career in carpentry
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