
Apprenticeship Programme 2026
Our Apprenticeship Programme is open for applications for 2026!
We have a long history of successful apprenticeship programmes, (going back to our first one in 1881) and we are now looking for our 2026 intake.
Starting in September, we are looking for the following apprentices:
Applications are open from 13th February to 2nd April, with interviews taking place during early May.
Any questions please contact:
Neville Trust
Finance and Accounts Appreticeship
Level 2
What you’ll do at work: • Processing cash book transactions via Excel sheets and/or relevant software. • Entering financial information into appropriate software programs. • Processing weekly Bacs payments. • Processing credit card statements and business expenses. • Checking supplier statements and requesting missing invoices. • Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported. • Provide holiday cover as and when required. • Sending purchase invoices for approval, coding and posting them when they come back. • Processing cheque requests.
Neville Special
Projects
Site Carpentry
Apprenticeship
Level 2 or 3
What you'll do at work: • Supporting carpentry works across a range of projects and client environments. • Learning and applying health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes, relevant codes of practice and site-specific requirements. • Preparing and installing basic building components and erecting structural carpentry on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises. • Learning insulation installation and methods, plaster boarding and boxing, 2nd fix carpentry, cabinetry fitting. • Understanding and applying the principles of risk assessments and method statements, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). • Working at height safely, including the correct use of platforms, steps, ladders and scaffolds. • Identifying and applying safe use, storage and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and other equipment. • Completing relevant paperwork accurately and on time, including job sheets and site documentation as required. • Attending college as part of the apprenticeship programme and completing all coursework, assignments and assessments within required timescales. • Supporting continuous improvement through learning, feedback and development throughout the apprenticeship.
Neville Joinery
Bench Joiner
Apprenticeship
Level 2
What you’ll do at work: • Supporting joinery works across a range of projects and client environments. • Assembling patterns/moulds from flatpack wood pieces – working to an assembly booklet provided by the CAD department. • Finishing products off on the CNC machines to a high quality. • Apply paint of sealant as necessary. • Inspecting finished products for accuracy and quality, identifying defects. • Wrapping products ready for dispatch. • Assisting with dispatch of products in line with delivery notes. • Keep control of stock, notifying Manager of any shortages prior to running out. • Learning and applying health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes, relevant codes of practice and site-specific requirements. • Understanding and applying the principles of risk assessments and method statements, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). • Identifying and applying safe use, storage and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and other equipment.
Neville Special
Projects
Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship
Level 4
What you’ll do at work: • Assisting in supervising sub contractors and day to day site activities. • Learning and applying health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes, relevant codes of practice and site-specific requirements. • Monitoring project progress, quality standards and compliance to necessary regulation. • Understanding and applying the principles of risk assessments and method statements, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). • Assisting in tracking budgets and procurement and maintaining necessary standards. • Completing relevant paperwork accurately and on time, including job sheets and site documentation as required. • Attending college as part of the apprenticeship programme and completing all coursework, assignments and assessments within required timescales. • Supporting continuous improvement through learning, feedback and development throughout the apprenticeship.
Neville Special
Projects
Painter and Decorator Apprenticeship
Level 2
What you’ll do at work • Supporting painting and decorating works across a range of projects and client environments. • Learning and applying health and safety and environmental regulations, guidance notes, relevant codes of practice and site-specific requirements. • Supporting the preparation of work areas, including protection of surfaces, safe storage of materials and maintaining a tidy working environment. • Understanding and applying the principles of risk assessments and method statements, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). • Working at height safely, including the correct use of platforms, steps, ladders and scaffolds. Identifying and applying safe use, storage and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, paint products, wallcoverings and spray equipment. • Preparing surfaces using appropriate methods, including abrasives, chemical etchants, power sanders, heat and liquid methods. • Learning and applying different application methods, including brush, roller, spray, power-assisted rollers and special effect tools. • Completing relevant paperwork accurately and on time, including job sheets and site documentation as required. • Attending college as part of the apprenticeship programme and completing all coursework, assignments and assessments within required timescales. • Supporting continuous improvement through learning, feedback and development throughout the apprenticeship.
We assure you of
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Continual support and mentoring.
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Assistance with coursework and assignments.
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Time to study within the working week.
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Competitive rates of pay.
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Fully paid travel to college or university.
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33 days holiday a year inclusive of bank holidays.
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Contributory pension.
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Non-contributory life cover.
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Company sick pay after qualifying period.
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Uniform and PPE as required.
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Free parking at our Head Office and good rail links.
We expect you to
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Be an ambassador of the company.
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Be punctual.
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Be polite, courteous and considerate.
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Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
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Adhere to all company policies.
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Adhere to health and safety practices.
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Be able to undertake your duties.
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Complete your studies to the best of your ability.
Qualifications required
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We welcome applications from 16 years upwards.
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GCSE English and Maths Level 4 (Grade C) or above is mandatory.
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Degree apprentices will require a minimum of 104-120 UCAS points or BCC or BBB at A Level, or BTEC’s DMM or DDM.
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You must be eligible to live, work and remain in England.
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You must live within one hour’s commute of our Head Office in Leagrave, Luton.
