Hours Monday to Friday 7:30am -4pm 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
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
Apprentice Carpenter would work along side a small group of experienced carpenters, to learn the construction trade across the Greater City of Cambridge region.
With mentoring support, the type of work we undertake is very varied and covers all aspects of site carpentry, including:
Timber framing
Roofs
First fixing
Second fixing
Kitchens
Responsibilities and Duties:
Initially an apprentice will be taught the basic skills required to carry out general carpentry work, for example learning to use tools confidently and getting used to the materials that they will use regularly.
This will be achieved by shadowing and being mentored, asking questions and working closely alongside the company owner and team as their skill set improves, they will gradually be expected to undertake more complex work on their own.
Where you'll work
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
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
Your training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)
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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience
Other requirements
We work outside a lot of the time in all weathers.
About this company
Founded in 2015, Andrew Klimke Carpentry is a small site‑carpentry business based in Cambridge that has built a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality craftsmanship and reliable service to its clients. Over the years, the company has become known for its attention to detail, professional approach, and commitment to meeting the needs of homeowners, builders, and local businesses.
Whether supporting new builds, renovations, or bespoke carpentry projects, Andrew Klimke Carpentry takes pride in offering dependable workmanship and a friendly, customer‑focused experience.
After this apprenticeship
Once the apprentice is qualified, a position in the company will be offered.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ANDREW KLIMKE CARPENRTY LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017161.