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Job Title: Apprentice Carpenter
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Salary: £25,526 per annum
Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Includes occasional weekend and bank holiday work.
Contract: Full-time (39 hours per week), permanent
Black Country Living Museum is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Maintenance team as an Apprentice Carpenter. This is a hands-on role, where you will have the opportunity to work on an iconic collection of buildings and artifacts across the museums 29-acre site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to obtain an Advanced Carpentry & Joinery Level 3 qualification and has a keen interest in carpentry and joinery.
What will you be doing?
- Assisting with carpentry/joinery repairs and the maintenance of museum buildings, exhibits and other structures on the museum site.
- Using traditional methods on our collection of historical buildings to a high standard.
- Carrying out workshop carpentry/joinery work.
- Operating workshop machines, tools, equipment and plant complying with health and safety legislation.
- Undertaking minor building repairs and assisting with general site maintenance work where appropriate.
- Participating with the setting up and taking down of equipment for Museum events when required.
- Studying towards successfully obtaining a level 3 Carpentry & Joinery qualification.
What are we looking for?
- The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
- An interest in carpentry and site maintenance.
- Excellent IT skills.
- An appreciation of the unique historical authenticity of the museum environment.
Who are we?
We are an award-winning 29-acre open-air museum. Throughout our 47-year history, our aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. We ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country’s industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations.
As VisitEngland’s Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, the Museum continues to grow its reach and ambition — championing the Black Country, celebrating its people and communities, and sharing the region’s distinctive heritage with new audiences.
What can you expect?
- Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations.
- Opportunity to learn new skills.
- Competitive rewards & benefits.
- Supportive & inclusive work culture.
- Positive attitude to work-life balance.
What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.
BCLM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.
Closing date: 29th April 2026
Interviews are expected to take place on or around the week commencing 4th May 2026, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.
As we say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!
