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: Tuesday 4 February
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
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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