Working as part of a team subcontracting for a major contractor, we have a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice to involved be in all aspects of Site Carpentry whilst studying towards a Level 2 qualification and working initially on a site within Tunbridge Wells before moving to further sites with the team.
Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.30pm.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 01 November 2025
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to become an apprentice Carpenter, involved in the Carpentry, & Joinery initially on a Tunbridge Wells site, but with the opportunity to move other sites as time progresses, whilst also studying towards a Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship qualification. This placement will give you a good basis in first and second fix carpentry with an initial focus on flooring, before moving onto other aspects of the role that will, in time, give you the full set of skills you would need to become a qualified site carpenter.
Onsite training and experience will be complemented by an Apprenticeship programme of training delivered by means of day release at college in Croydon.
The tasks involved in this role will include:
53 Mount Pleasant Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN1 1PN
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.
CROYDON COLLEGE
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Due to the nature of the work and the need to travel between sites, the apprentice will need to be able to drive and have their own transport. The apprentice will need to be resident in the Tunbridge Wells district in order to fulfil social value requirements on the project.
Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
There will be opportunity to move into full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Sue Appleby
[email protected]
01603972286
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344020.
Closes on Thursday 30 October 2025
