GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD - Carpentry apprenticeship

Go Construct; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenlight Training Limited in Bristol is offering a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship. You will spend four days a month at Greenlight Training developing essential skills and knowledge, with the remainder of the month spent on site.

The program lasts 2 years 3 months, with an annual wage of £16,640 and a Carpentry and Joinery (level 2) training course. The start date is possible on 26 November 2026, with 40 hours per week and on-site work.

Qualifications

• No formal degrees required; apprenticeship focuses on practical carpentry training.
• At least 20% of working hours are spent on training or studying.
• On-site experience paired with college-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced carpenters with first and second-fix joinery on residential and commercial sites.
• Learn to measure, cut, and shape timber and board materials accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace per site health and safety rules.
• Learn proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

Carpentry and Joinery Level 2

Job description

This apprenticeship provides hands‑on training and practical experience for individuals starting a career in carpentry. Apprentices spend four days a month at Greenlight Training, developing essential skills and knowledge. The remainder of the month is spent on site.

Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday, working hours to be confirmed.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Thursday 26 November 2026

Duration: 2 Years 3 Months

Positions available: 2

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

• Assisting experienced carpenters with first and second-fix joinery on residential and commercial sites
• Learning to measure, cut, and shape timber and board materials accurately
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workspace, adhering to all site health and safety regulations
• Learning the proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints

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

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Your training plan

Carpentry and Joinery Level 2.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

About this company

Greenlight is working with an award-winning construction company based in Bristol with over 20 years of combined industry experience.
They offer a full building and project management service from the initial consultation to handing over the keys.

After this apprenticeship

On going career progression.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GREENLIGHT SAFETY & CONSULTANCY LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061049.