Summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Carpenter to join our close-knit team at Statham Custom Cabins. This is a unique opportunity to learn the art of bespoke timber construction, working alongside experienced craftsmen to create custom cabins and garden buildings that are as individual as our clients.
Wage
£14,722.50 a year
Training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm attend college x2 days every fortnight.
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 2 March 2026
Duration
2 years
Positions available
2
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
As an apprentice, you will receive hands-on training in all aspects of carpentry and joinery, from the initial build through to the finishing touches.
You will also have the chance to develop your skills in sustainable building practices and innovative design, all while contributing to projects that make a real difference in people’s lives.
Duties will include:
* Assist with the construction and installation of bespoke timber cabins and garden rooms, both on-site and in our workshop
* Accurately measure, mark, cut, and prepare timber components according to project specifications
* Support the fitting and assembly of structural frames, panels, doors, windows, and interior features
* Help with finishing work, including sanding, treating, and ensuring high-quality finishes on all timber surfaces
* Participate in the repair and refurbishment of existing structures as needed
* Prepare and maintain tidy, safe work areas, ensuring all tools and materials are stored correctly
* Follow all health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your team
Where you'll work
TOWER HOUSE
THE STREET
KINGSCOURT
STROUD
GL5 5DN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
Training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* 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.
* 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.
* Site carpenter: Install structural fixings.
* Site carpenter: Size timber from sizing tables.
* Site carpenter: 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.
* Site carpenter: 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.
* Site carpenter: Use and store laser levels for example cross line laser.
* Site carpenter: Form connections, for example, using joints, nails, screws, bolts and adhesive.
* Site carpenter: Apply measuring, marking out, cutting (square and angled), mitring, hinging and recessing techniques.
* Site carpenter: Carrying out splicing and scribing techniques.
* Architectural joiner: Produce setting out details, including setting rods, and mark out for timber products.
* Architectural joiner: Produce basic woodworking joints including dovetail, bridal, mortise and tenon and halving.
* Architectural joiner: Form connections using dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives.
* Architectural joiner: Apply techniques and practices to the manufacture and assembly of a timber window with casement including glazing rebates and associated ironmongery.
* Architectural joiner: Apply manufacture and assembly techniques for first fix products: 1. straight staircases, 2. door frames and linings.
* Architectural joiner: 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.
* Architectural joiner: Fit ironmongery including door locks, door handles, door hinges, latches and draw runners.
* Architectural joiner: Inspect, prepare and operate fixed machinery.
* 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.
Training schedule
* Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
* The Apprentices will attend SGS Horizon 38 Construction Campus (Filton) x 2 days every fortnight
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade 3-9*)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
We work in different locations for around 6-8 weeks at a time across Gloucestershire so you need to be able to commute to the job site, having a driving licence and your own vehicle would be ideal.