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Carpentry Apprentice at Apex Building Services

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career in carpentry with a local business that undertakes a wide range of domestic projects. No two days are the same, offering plenty of variety and the chance to develop practical skills across different aspects of the trade. You'll gain hands-on experience working on home improvement and renovation projects while learning from skilled colleagues in a supportive environment.

Daily duties to include: 

  • Assisting with a variety of carpentry and home improvement projects
  • Measuring, cutting and fitting timber materials
  • Installing plasterboard to stud walls
  • Supporting roofing carpentry work, including roof structures and repairs
  • Assisting with kitchen fitting and installation
  • Hanging and fitting internal and external doors
  • Using and maintaining hand and power tools safely
  • Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe
  • Loading, unloading and preparing materials for jobs
  • Working both independently and as part of a team on domestic properties

This varied role is ideal for someone practical, hardworking and keen to learn a range of carpentry skills.

Apex Building Services

With over 30 years’ experience, Apex Building Services has developed an enviable reputation in the Weston, Clevedon, Portishead and Bristol areas for good workmanship and reliability. Taking pride in their work and paying attention to detail, our team strives to complete projects to the highest standards possible - all contributing to attain our goal of making Apex the “talk-to first” building company in Bristol and the surrounding areas.

Over time, we have developed an enviable reputation in the refurbishment of older period properties, not only in the sympathetic restoration of original features, but also in the treatment of problems such as rising damp, wood infestation and crumbling masonry.

We are delighted that some of our existing relationships have spanned three generations and look forward to developing more long-term customer relationships in the future – we are also pleased to say that a large part of our new business originates from recommendations from existing customers.

  • You will be pursuing a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Carpentry and Joinery, through Weston College
  • As part of this programme, you will attend Weston College once a week, for workshops
  • An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship
  • At the conclusion of your programme, your qualification will be assessed through an Apprenticeship Assessment

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, a permanent position with the company would be available for the right candidate.

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: English
  • Grade: 4/C or above

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: Maths
  • Grade: 4/C or above
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Positive attitude
  • Good work ethic
  • Practical learner

£16,640 a year

WESTON SUPER MARE, BS23 2YF

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm, with 30 minute lunch break.

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Construction and the built environment

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