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Carpentry Apprentice

Apex Building Services · Weston Super Mare · posted 16 July 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
7 September 2026
Closing date
3 August 2026
Positions
1

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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.

Your training

  • 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

Where it leads

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

About 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.

Things to consider

You must be able to reliably travel to the team meeting point in BS23 2YF each morning. From there, the team will travel together to the work location, ensuring arrival for an 8:00am start each day.

Skills they're looking for

Customer care skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitnessPositive attitudeGood work ethicPractical learner

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4/C or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 59 ASHCOMBE PARK ROAD, WESTON SUPER MARE, BS23 2YF

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