18 LEEWAY AVENUE
GREAT SHELFORD, CAMBRIDGE, CB22 5AU

ANDREW KLIMKE CARPENRTY LTD - Carpentry Apprenticeship

Salary: £16,640 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40
Closing Date: Fri 01 May 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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ANDREW KLIMKE CARPENRTY LTD - Carpentry Apprenticeship

Summary

A opportunity to join a small local carpentry firm which specialises in building new houses within the construction industry.

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

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.

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Closes on Friday 01 May 2026

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