Apprentice Carpenter

Summary

Are you passionate about craftsmanship and eager to build a solid foundation for your career? Our reputable housebuilding company, Lilystone Homes LTD, is on the lookout for a dedicated Apprentice Carpenter to join our skilled team, whilst studying at Moulton College one day a week to gain your qualification.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Hours: Mon - Fri . Hours TBC.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 9 October
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1

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

Join Our Team: Apprentice Carpenter Wanted!

Are you passionate about craftsmanship and eager to build a solid foundation for your career? Our reputable housebuilding company is on the lookout for a dedicated Apprentice Carpenter to join our skilled team.. Whilst studying at Moulton College one day a week to gain your qualification.

About Us:

Lilystone Homes LTD have been building new homes, extensions, carrying out conversions and breathing the life back into older homes for over 17 years. Our strength is in tackling complex projects with architectural merit providing a single point of contact service in the private sector to busy professional people with busy family lives, who lack the time to dedicate to their project. We are located in Northamptonshire and also work in the areas of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire.

What You’ll Do:

Assist experienced carpenters in various tasks including framing, installing fixtures, and finishing work
Learn essential carpentry skills and techniques on-the-job
Gain hands-on experience with a variety of tools and materials
Contribute to the completion of high-quality residential projects

What We’re Looking For:

Enthusiasm and a genuine interest in carpentry and construction.
Willingness to learn and take direction
Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Previous experience or coursework in carpentry is a plus, but not required

Why Join Us?

Comprehensive training and mentorship from seasoned professionals
Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunity for career growth and advancement within the company
A positive, inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued

How to Apply: Clink on the link to apply, the closing date 30th September

Build your future with us. Apply today and start crafting your career in carpentry!

Where you’ll work

Lilystone Homes LTD The Hall

Thorpe Street

Raunds

NN9 6LT

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

MOULTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

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, 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.

Your training plan

Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Confident
Attention to Detail
Willingness to learn

About this company

Lilystone have been building new homes, extensions, carrying out conversions and breathing the life back into older homes for over 17 years. The owner Jason Ray has been in the industry for over 35 years. Our strength is in tackling complex projects with architectural merit providing a single point of contact service in the private sector to busy professional people with busy family lives, who lack the time to dedicate to their project. We are located in Northamptonshire and also work in the areas of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire.

After this apprenticeship

Qualified Level 2 Carpenter.

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