Carpentry Apprentice - 1st Year - Bayside & Inner South Eastern Suburbs

J.B Constructions and Carpentry; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B Constructions and Carpentry in Bentleigh VIC is seeking a 1st Year Apprentice Carpenter to join a team focused on residential framing. This role offers hands-on training from experienced carpenters and real on-site experience building a solid foundation in the trade.

You will assist with framing, read simple plans, and develop skills in site safety, tool maintenance, and teamwork while progressing toward becoming a qualified carpenter.

Qualifications

• Hardworking, reliable and punctual.
• Willingness to learn and grow in carpentry.
• Team player with good communication.
• Driver's licence and reliable transport.
• White Card.
• Nail bag and basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with framing on residential builds
• Read and follow basic plans and set-outs under guidance
• Work well within a team environment
• Maintain tools, site cleanliness, and safe work practices
• Take direction well and show initiative on-site

Skills

Hardworking

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

Willing to learn

Driver's licence

White Card

Reliable transport

Tools

Nail bag

Basic hand tools

Job description

Carpentry Apprentice - 1st Year - Bayside & Inner South Eastern Suburbs

J.B Constructions and Carpentry – Bentleigh VIC

We are a well established carpentry business based in the inner south eastern suburbs, seeking a 1st Year Apprentice Carpenter to join our team. Our work is focused on residential and domestic framing, giving you the chance to build a strong foundation in the trade from the ground up.

Key responsibilities

Assist with framing on residential builds

Read and follow basic plans and set-outs under guidance

Work well within a team environment

Maintain tools, site cleanliness, and safe work practices

Take direction well and show initiative on-site

Skills and experience

Hardworking, reliable, and punctual

Forward-thinking with a genuine willingness to learn

Works well as part of a team

Driver's licence and reliable transport

White Card

Nail bag and basic hand tools

About the company

We pride ourselves on quality workmanship and reliable service across residential framing projects. Led by experienced carpenters, we're focused on giving apprentices real hands‑on experience and a genuine pathway to becoming a qualified carpenter.