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Apprentice Carpenter
STAG CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION LIMITED
Shrewsbury (SY4 5PT)
Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 September 2026
Summary
As an Apprentice Carpenter, you will work alongside experienced carpenters and construction professionals while completing a recognised apprenticeship programme. You will gain practical, hands-on experience in carpentry and construction whilst developing the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified carpenter.
Wage
- £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- [Minimum wage rates](opens in new tab)
Training course
- Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Hours
- 37.5 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed with successful applicant.
Start date
- Sunday 25 October 2026
Duration
- 2 years
Positions available
- 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Assist with the installation of doors, windows, staircases, floors and roofing components.
- Learn to measure, mark and cut timber and other materials accurately.
- Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Assist with first-fix and second-fix carpentry tasks.
- Read and follow technical drawings and site instructions.
- Prepare and maintain work areas, tools and equipment.
- Support the wider construction team with general site duties when required.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
- Attend training and complete apprenticeship coursework.
Where you'll work
10 QUARRY VIEW CLIVE
SHREWSBURY
SY4 5PT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
- SBC TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
- Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
- [Understanding apprenticeship levels](opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
- Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
- Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications.
- Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list.
- Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
- Select, use and store hand tools.
- Select, use and store power tools.
- Maintain and sharpen hand tools.
- Produce jigs.
- Identifies well-being support available to self and others.
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Site carpenter:
- Apply first fix techniques and practices for: 1. structural carcassing (load bearing studwork), 2. straight timber or metal partition walls, 3. floor joists 4. floor joist coverings and 5. straight flights of stairs.
- Install structural fixings.
- Size timber from sizing tables.
- Apply site second fix techniques and practices for: 1. service encasement, 2. cladding 3. wall and floor units and fitments, 4. handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs, 5. internal and external doors, 6. skirting boards and architrave, 7. window boards.
- Apply site carpenter techniques and practices to construction of rafter roofs, including trussed (prefabricated) and traditional (built on site) including the construction of verge, eaves and fitting loft access.
- Use and store laser levels for example cross line laser.
- Form connections, for example, using joints, nails, screws, bolts and adhesive.
- Apply measuring, marking out, cutting (square and angled), mitring, hinging and recessing techniques.
- Carrying out splicing and scribing techniques.
Architectural joiner:
- Produce setting out details, including setting rods, and mark out for timber products.
- Produce basic woodworking joints including dovetail, bridal, mortise and tenon and halving.
- Form connections using dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives.
- Apply techniques and practices to the manufacture and assembly of a timber window with casement including glazing rebates and associated ironmongery.
- Apply manufacture and assembly techniques for first fix products: 1. straight staircases, 2. door frames and linings.
- Apply manufacture and assembly techniques for second fix products: 1. timber doors, 2. wall and floor units, 3. timber mouldings, 4. staircase spindles and balustrades.
- Fit ironmongery including door locks, door handles, door hinges, latches and draw runners.
- Inspect, prepare and operate fixed machinery.
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Requirements
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Practical
- Reliable
Other requirements
This role involves working outdoors throughout the year in varying weather conditions, including rain, cold temperatures and warm summer periods. The successful candidate must be willing to travel to different construction sites as required. Due to the location of some sites and limited public transport options, a driving licence and access to transport (or the ability to travel independently) will be required. The role is physically demanding and will involve lifting, carrying materials, standing for extended periods and working at height when appropriate. Candidates must be punctual, reliable and prepared for early starts to meet site working hours. A commitment to following health and safety procedures at all times is essential.
About this employer
Stag Construction is a growing construction company based in Shropshire, delivering high-quality residential and commercial building projects across the region. We are committed to developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople and are looking for a motivated Apprentice Carpenter to join our team.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
A full-time role for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SBC TRAINING LIMITED
Dave Collins
dave.collins@sbc-training.co.uk
01743454810
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053152.
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Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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