Date: 1 Jul 2026
Location: Warwickshire, GB, CV33 8AE
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Company: Taylor Wimpey
Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.
With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.
Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.
Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.
Job Summary
Taylor Wimpey takes part in the National House-Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job scheme, where our sites are independently assessed by the NHBC across 28 different standards. We are committed to providing a safe place in which our employees and sub-contractors can work and to high standards of environmental management. Trades and labour are the backbone of our build process.
We build over 15,000 homes a year and are now looking to grow our directly employed trade’s teams, so if you are looking for a career in Production then you’ll be joining a business with a passion for getting things right first time and exceeding customer expectations. We are looking for quality skilled trades people that really take pride in the work they do.
As an apprentice Carpenter you will be based on the development and involved with new build homes from start to finish. You will read drawings to understand what is required to enable a build. You will learn about joisting and roofing, 1st, 2nd and Final fix. Learn to use tools of the trade and abide by the health and safety requirements in the working environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for carrying out a range of carpentry and joinery works throughout the build process.
Responsible for the installation of various household components, i.e. doors, frames, skirting etc.
Ensuring the work is completed to a high standard.
To attend college and complete all coursework.
Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
Maths & English GCSEs
The ability to work in a well organised and accurate way
An awareness of safety issues, especially when working at height
The ability to work as part of a team and with other tradespeople
Knowledge of properties
CSCS Card
The ability to travel to college and various construction sites across the region (some of our sites are difficult to access using public transport)
What we offer at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.
We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.
We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.
If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.
Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
Internal Applicants:
Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.
