At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn carpentry skills and work on exciting projects around the world.
- Company: Join the British Army and become a skilled carpenter.
- Benefits: Earn £27,282 a year, enjoy 30 days leave, and free healthcare.
- Other info: No experience needed; all training provided with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Get trained, travel the world, and build a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths, English, and one other subject required.
The predicted salary is between 26334 - 29432 £ per year.
The Army is looking for entry-level Carpenters in the British Army. As a full-time soldier, you will:
- Plan carpentry and joinery tasks from sketches and apply them in the field
- Learn to use and maintain workshop machinery
- Prepare timber for use, manufacture joints, use adhesives, produce windows, door frames and fitments
- Carry out general construction work including first-fix timber frames and second-fix joinery fitments
- Construct scaffolding, interpret scaffold terms and erect access scaffold and install ladders
- Install partitions, floors, roofing, timber-framed buildings, formwork and shoring
- Study for carpentry qualifications (including Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Carpentry and Joining (Military Engineering) and L2 apprenticeship)
To qualify, you must:
- Be between 16 years 6 months and 35 years 6 months
- Have a GCSE Grade A-C/9-5 or Scottish National 5 in Maths, English Language and one other subject
- Be able to pass a basic fitness test.
From the start of your training, you will earn £27,282 a year which will increase as you progress in your career. You will gain transferable skills that could set you up for life. Training includes:
- Initial military training
- 12 weeks at the Royal School of Military Engineering learning military engineering skills
- 21 weeks of carpentry training including using machinery and hand tools to make timber building materials
You will also receive 30 days annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities. You will normally work 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, unless away on operations or training exercises. You will have opportunities to travel the world and participate in adventurous training and sports.
Carpenter - no experience required in Westminster employer: Army
The British Army is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for aspiring Carpenters to gain invaluable skills and qualifications while serving their country. With a strong focus on personal and professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training, competitive salaries, and a supportive work culture that prioritises teamwork and camaraderie. Enjoy generous annual leave, free medical care, and the chance to travel the world, all while working in a structured environment that fosters growth and confidence.
