Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship
P.G.M. CARPENTRY CONTRACTORS LTD
Saffron Walden, CB10 2LD
Closes in 28 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 31 October 2024
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Summary
We are currently looking for candidates who are interested in becoming apprentices and joining the carpentry sector of the building world. This will be a 3-year course where you'll work under the guidance and direction of an experienced carpenter or craftsperson. You’ll carry out all aspects of carpentry from new-built homes to refurbishments.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
For the 1st year it will be the apprenticeship minimum wage but the 2nd year it goes to the national minimum wage
- Training course
- Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
- Hours
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Our work week is Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm, but you will have 1 day a week at college (TBC).
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 December
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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5
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 the process of understanding drawings and work in accordance with specifications
- Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed
- Follow health & safety policy and procedures, including the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) where needed
- Use various tools, equipment and materials safely
Installation of the following:
- Joists
- Roofing
- First fixing
- Window installation
- Cladding
- Decking
- Second fixing
- Kitchen installation
- Finals
Where you’ll work
Radwinter Road
Saffron Walden
CB10 2LD
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
MULTI TRADES TRAINING LTD
Your training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
During this course you will be attending college once a week with the rest of the week spent on site.
The college course will be 2 years and once it's completed you will gain your Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery and spend the final year as an improver honing your skills!
Functional skills level 2 in English and maths (if required).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
- CSCS Card (grade This is required for site work)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade Minimum Level 3)
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this company
PGM Carpentry manages the carpentry requirements across over 40 new build sites including the whole of Essex, Suffolk and London. We strive on making sure our work is up to standards and take pride in making sure our workforce is taken care of!
After this apprenticeship
- Once the apprenticeship has been completed, you will be a fully qualified carpenter and have the option to stay on with us as a subcontractor
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
P.G.M. CARPENTRY CONTRACTORS LTD
Joshua Horgan
jhorgan@pgmcarpentry.co.uk
+441268782296
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285080.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)
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