Apprentice Site Carpenter
RUSHGROVE (DEVELOPMENTS) LTD
Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3RF
Closes in 19 days (Friday 15 November)
Posted on 23 October 2024
Contents
Summary
If you’re passionate about quality craftsmanship and want to be part of a dynamic team, apply today! This role is great if you have a strong desire of being a carpenter.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 2 December
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
You will be working closely with the onsite team of carpenters to carry out all aspects of the site carpentry trade.
You will gain on-site experience in the building industry enabling you to gain hands-on experience working on a live site. This apprenticeship will provide you with the basis to build a great lifelong career within the construction industry.
What you'll be doing:
- You will be working closely with the onsite team of carpenters to carry out all aspects of the site carpentry trade
- You will work towards achieving a Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship (Site Carpenter)
- Under supervision, you will create, prepare and fix timber components as part of the building process
- Preparation of materials
- Safe working practices,
- Cleaning of areas and tools
- Storage and moving of materials
- Interpreting drawings and specifications
- Roofing and joisting, first and second fix, fitting doors, door frames and window frames
- Installing kitchens and cabinetry and fitting staircases
- Maintain high standards of quality
- Ensure site rules are followed and work safely at all times
What we are looking for:
- Enthusiastic, individuals who are strong communicators, excellent team players and can show initiative
- Reliable and hardworking, but, more than this, we want you to be passionate about joining our team and the construction industry
- You'll need to be able to build great relationships and demonstrate your ability to work in a friendly and professional manner
- Dedication to college and site work is a must!
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please check out your travel to both the employer and Milton Keynes College.
Where you’ll work
47 Seddon Gardens
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 3RF
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
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Your training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- You will work towards achieving a Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship (Site Carpenter) attending one day a week, with Milton Keynes College
- Ongoing training, support and development with the employer
- Expert mentors / trainers who will guide you through your Apprenticeship
- Hands-on learning, who will give you real-world feedback
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (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
- Attention to detail
About this company
Rushgrove Developments Ltd, based in Leighton Buzzard, specialise in site carpentry services and work with top national house builders, including Barratt, Redrow, Taylor Wimpey, and Bellway.
After this apprenticeship
- On successful completion of your apprenticeship the apprentice may be offered a full-time position.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283810.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Friday 15 November)
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