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Apprentice Carpenter and Bricklayer

Persimmon Homes Limited · Bristol · posted 29 July 2026

Wage
£16,224 a year
Hours
39 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 August 2026
Positions
2

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  • Awareness of health and safety on-site
  • Understand different techniques and methods used to move,
    handle and store materials
  • Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications to carry out work
  • Understand how to calculate quantity, length, area and
    wastage
  • Use, maintain and store hand/power tools

In addition to learning the skills required to become a competent bricklayer/carpenter, apprentices will also obtain the knowledge and behaviour to support them in the construction sector.
We are looking for candidates that will work safely and responsibly at
all times, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work and
training.
Successful candidates will be punctual and excellent attendance is
expected at both work and college.
Candidates will need to have Maths and English qualifications at
GCSE grade 3 or higher, or Functional Skills Level 1 or higher.

 

Your training

Training and Qualification Level

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Carpentry and Joinery (Joinery & Site) Level 2
  • Using timber products to create and install building components.
  • City of Bristol College (Advanced Construction Skills Centre)
  • Day Release

Where it leads

Full-time employment with a Carpentry or Bricklaying Contractor.

About Persimmon Homes Limited

We are a leading UK housebuilder with headquarters in York, we
operate from 31 regional offices throughout the UK, trading under the
brand names of Persimmon Homes, Charles Church and Westbury
Partnerships. We have three off-site manufacturing facilities, which we
utilise to support our operations and secure key material components:
our Space4 business manufactures highly insulated timber frames,
wall panels and roof cassettes; our Brickworks manufactures concrete
bricks and our Tileworks manufactures concrete roof tiles.

Things to consider

  • CSCS card must be obtained prior to start
  • Previous bricklaying/carpentry qualifications an advantage but not required as full training and guidance from both Persimmon and the
    college will be given

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitnessSelf motivatedInterest in ConstructionAble to take instructionGood timekeepingCSCS card desireable

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade 3+) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Davidson House, 106 Newfoundland Way, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7QE

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