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Apprentice Carpenter

Build By Sets Limited · Bruton · posted 8 September 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
16 September 2026
Positions
3

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

  • Assist journeyman carpenters with measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing wood and other building materials.

  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in safe and clean condition while learning proper use of hand and power tools.

  • Follow safety procedures, job site instructions, and apprenticeship training requirements to develop trade skills and knowledge.

Your training

The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 standard.

On completion the apprentice will receive Site Carpentry Level 2 qualification. Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required depending on current level.

Where it leads

At the successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity for the right candidate to secure a permanent position within our company.

About Build By Sets Limited

As a service-driven building company, collaborating closely with private clients and architects, we specialise in projects with build budgets up to £2m. Rooted in the heart of ‘The Sets’, we draw our daily inspiration from the architectural splendour and flowing landscapes of Somerset & Dorset. We pour passion, expertise, and unwavering dedication into each and every project. We take sustainability seriously, integrating sustainable practices throughout our projects.

Things to consider

A full driving license and own vehicle is required as the successful apprentices will be required to travel between the following sites:

  • Parklands, Trendle Lane, Stoney Stoke BA9 8HZ
  • The Gables, Godminster Lane, Bruton BA10 0NB
  • 16 High Street, Bruton BA10 0AA
  • King Hayes, Gold Hill, Batcombe BA4 6HF
  • Manor House, Manor Farm Road, Blackford, Yeovil BA22 7EE

Applicants without a driving license and own vehicle will NOT be considered. 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade A*-C or 9-4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 16 HIGH STREET, BRUTON, BA10 0AA
  • Manor House, Blackford, Yeovil, BA22 7EE
  • 26 Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, DT11 0BL
  • The Gables, Godminster Lane, Bruton, BA10 0NB
  • Kings Hayes House, Gold Hill, Batcombe, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6HF

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