We are looking for hard working, enthusiastic candidates to join our team as an apprentice carpenter. We will support you through NVQ 2 & 3 stages of site carpentry. You will be work within a dedicated team of tradespeople and will have a dedicated trades mentor to help you through your training.
Annual wage: £16,224 a year
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Training course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday,8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm
39.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
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.
Your working week will see you working alongside your trades mentor in numerous different situations and environments. Whilst our primary focus is to successfully guide you through your training as an apprentice site carpenter, as we are a general builder you will be exposed to a varied life on our sites.
We will ensure that you are well supervised and able to work safely at all times. You will be provided with a professional uniform and personal protective equipment.
Your progress throughout your apprenticeship will be monitored by our construction director who will remain in contact with your college and site assessors.
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.
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
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CW Duke has been an established building contractor in Bristol since 1960, we have an reputation for quality, reliability and professionalism which is underpinned by the quality of the people we employ.
We work for large organisations in the South West, including the University of Bristol, Royal United Hospital Bath, Mall at Cribbs Causeway, Santander Bank, and numerous large property/ pension funds.
https://www.cwduke.co.uk (opens in new tab)
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C W DUKE & SONS LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032476.
Closes on Friday 26 June 2026
