Apprentice Site Carpenter
LONDON SASH WORKS LIMITED
Guildford, GU2 9NX
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 31 October)
Posted on 14 October 2024
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Summary
An opportunity to join a local business that specialises in the refurbishment and replacement of traditional timber windows and doors. You will be working with our team of carpenters learning how to restore and install windows in private dwellings across SW London, Middlesex and Surrey.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 3 November
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Protecting the customers home with dust sheets/carpet protector
- Repairing, sanding, painting windows and frames
- Cleaning/maintaining tools
- Loading/unloading van
- Assisting with manoeuvring/installing new windows
- Draught proofing windows and doors
- Fitting beading, architraves
- Keeping the site tidy, sweeping up, vacuuming, bagging-up rubbish
- Glazing and decorating
Where you’ll work
8 Martin Road
Guildford
GU2 9NX
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
HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)
Your training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Site Carpentry Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills Level 2 (if required)
- The Apprentice will attend Richmond upon Thames College 1 day per week
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 4-9)
- English (grade 4-9)
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
- Team working
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
Other requirements
Travel no more than 40 mins.
About this company
London Sash Works Ltd is a family run, friendly and highly professional business working across South West London and the suburbs. We specialise in the repair, refurbishment and replacement of all kinds of traditional timber windows and doors. We can also install very high quality uPVC sash and casement windows from 'Roseview' and 'Residence' collections. We pride ourselves on having a flexible approach, always trying to find the best overall package to suit each customer's pocket. We use the best materials and take absolute pride in our work. Adam Vanstone, the business owner personally oversee all our jobs, which are carried out by our full-time team of carpenters.
After this apprenticeship
- After successful completion of the apprenticeship, we are looking for someone who will join the team and stay on for the long-term
- Progression on to Site Carpentry Level 3
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281958.
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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 31 October)
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