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Kempshott Hill
Kempshott, Basingstoke, RG23 7LL

Bloor Homes - Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship – Site Carpentry

Salary: £15,704 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Tue 01 Sep 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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Bloor Homes - Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship – Site Carpentry

Summary

The broad purpose of the occupation is working with wood-based materials and associated products to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials and installing finished materials.

Annual wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.30pm 2 x 30 min breaks.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Wednesday 02 September 2026

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Assist skilled carpenters and joiners in various woodworking tasks, learning from their experience
  • Select the required materials to carry out the work, such as correct timber, tools, and fixings
  • Precision measuring, marking, shaping, cutting, finishing, and installing first fix components (joists, roofing, door frames, window boards, linings, partitions, mouldings)
  • Precision measuring, marking, shaping, cutting, finishing, and installing second fix components (doors, staircases, skirting/architraves, kitchens, cladding, decking, finals)
  • Learn the process of understanding and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings and work in accordance with specifications
  • Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed. Plan and carry out work to the required standards of quality and speed
  • Use of hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
  • Work safely and be aware of key health, safety, and welfare issues. Follow health & safety policy and procedures for using various tools, equipment and materials, including the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) where needed
  • Maintain a clean and organised work environment
  • Move, handle and store resources, such as materials and timber components, complying with relevant legislation & guidance
  • Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from trade supervisors and site managers
  • Uphold high standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail
  • May be asked to assist in other areas of the site (i.e. cleaning and general labouring)
  • Opportunity to watch other trades. This is beneficial to learn the sequence of work on building projects

Where you’ll work

Kempshott Hill
Kempshott
Basingstoke
RG23 7LL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ACTIVATE LEARNING

Your training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Your training plan

  • Reading College or Guildford College - 1 day per week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 1)
  • Maths (grade 1)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Carpenters work in all weather conditions •Must be able to get to various site locations. - Location may not always be the same for the duration of the apprenticeship. Job involves hard work & heavy lifting. Looking for a reliable candidate who is committed to starting and completing the apprenticeship. Must be willing to be on site early and on time each day. Must be able to work within a team. Must have good communication skills & manners. · Willing to put in maximum effort each day.

About this company

Since John Bloor built our first home in 1969, we’ve established a reputation for building quality homes that stand the test of time. The Bloor family still own and run the business today, ensuring high standards are maintained over 50 years later. Today, our team from planners and designers to tradespeople and customer services, brings together a wide range of skills with a shared personality trait: we care about building quality, well-designed homes we’d be proud for our own families to live in.

https://www.bloorhomes.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progress into:

  • Senior carpenter position
  • Site supervisor
  • Site manager
  • Project Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Bloor Homes

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339287.

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Closes on Tuesday 01 September 2026

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