Fencing Installer Apprentice (Ref PHA-0001-24)

Summary

Interested in starting a career in the construction industry with a focus on fencing? We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Fencing Installer Apprentices. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a career within a growing and dynamic field.

Annual wage: £20,124 a year
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Training course: Fencing installer (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 4.00pm. These hours may change depending on the job and location.
45 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 11 November
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Positions available: 2

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

Learn key skills in fencing installation, including the use of specialised tools and equipment.
Gain practical experience in both residential and commercial fencing projects.
Work on large construction schemes for our impressive client base, including national housebuilders and large main contractors.
Develop expertise in the construction industry while working as part of a skilled and experienced team.
Be surrounded by a huge wealth of experienced operatives and managers with a passion to succeed and produce a high quality finish.

Where you’ll work

Russell Way

Chelmsford

Essex

CM1 3AA

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

AJ'S TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Fencing installer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Comply with health and safety regulations, standards (BS1722), and guidance

Identify and use safety control equipment including RPE, dust suppression and PPE

Comply with safe systems of work and control measures

Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal

Interpret and extract information using paper based or digital techniques from drawings, plans and specifications

Select required resource for task

Select and use hand-held tools

Maintain safe working area

Maintain and store hand tools

Check, use and store power tools and mechanical plant

Move, handle and store materials

Locate and identify underground services to support fencing installation

Establish fencing lines and levels

Escalates issues and tasks

Set out posts and fixings ready for fence installation

Construct foundations ready for fence installation

Identify faults and carry out a repair or reinstate defective or faulty fence: For example replacing damaged posts, infills or fence panels

Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team

Complete documentation - paper based or digital for example fencing records, quality control, site records accident reporting and permits

Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues, other tradespeople, managers and customers

Install fencing material

Your training plan

This apprenticeship is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining site based training from a qualified trainer and online learning.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (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

Communication skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Apprentices will need to be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions. You must hold a valid CSCS Card or be willing to undertake the necessary test immediately and hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

About this company

Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities for career progression in fencing and broader construction trades.

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