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Apprentice Carpenter

C W Duke & Sons LTD · Bristol · posted 22 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
7 September 2026
Closing date
5 August 2026
Positions
1

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Your working week will see you working alongside your trades mentor in numerous different situations and environments. Whilst our primary focus is to successfully guide you through your training as an apprentice site carpenter, as we are a general builder you will be exposed to a varied life on our sites.

We will ensure that you are well supervised and able to work safely at all times.  You will be provided with a professional uniform and personal protective equipment.

Your progress throughout your apprenticeship will be monitored by our construction director who will remain in contact with your college and site assessors.

Your training

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 continuing employee will be available following successful apprenticeships 
  • Continued industry training will be offered throughout the career 

About C W Duke & Sons LTD

CW Duke has been an established building contractor in Bristol since 1960, we have an reputation for quality, reliability and professionalism which is underpinned by the quality of the people we employ.

We work for large organisations in the South West, including the University of Bristol, Royal United Hospital Bath, Mall at Cribbs Causeway, Santander Bank, and numerous large property/ pension funds.

Things to consider

  • Holidays- 21 days plus public holidays per year
  • Uniform- a company uniform will be provided
  • Tools- the company will provide a basic tool kit and will help with additional equipment where necessary
  • Environment- Construction industry involves working outdoors or in unheated buildings during adverse conditions
  • Manual labour can be strenuous, it involves lifting heavy objects safely, cleaning up and generally mucking in to get jobs completed

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailLogicalTeam workingInitiativeSelf-discipline

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 53 Newfoundland Circus, Bristol, BS2 9AP

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