Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship - Site Carpentry
M T CONSTRUCTION LTD
Maidenhead, SL6 9LJ
Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 29 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 June 2024
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Summary
Working on domestic building projects. The broad purpose of the occupation is working with wood-based materials and associated products to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials.
- Annual wage
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£16,900 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary can be negotiated for the right candidate depending on age & experience.
- Training course
- Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
- Hours
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Lunch break length: 30 min 10.00am, 30 min 1.00pm
Start Time: 8.00am.
Finish Time: 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 1 November
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
- Assist skilled carpenters and joiners in various woodworking tasks learning from their experience
- Select the required materials to carry out the work, such as correct timber, tools and fixings
- Precision measuring, marking, shaping, cutting, finishing, and installing first-fix components (joists, roofing, door frames, window boards, linings, partitions, mouldings)
- Precision measuring, marking, shaping, cutting, finishing, and installing second-fix components (doors, staircases, skirting/architraves, kitchens, cladding, decking, finals)
- Learn the process of understanding and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings and work in accordance with specifications
- Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed
- Plan and carry out work to the required standards of quality and speed
- Use of hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
- Work safely and be aware of key health, safety and welfare issues
- Follow health & safety policy and procedures for using various tools, equipment and materials including the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) where needed
- Maintain a clean and organised work environment
- Move, handle and store resources, such as materials and timber components, complying with relevant legislation & guidance
- Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from trade supervisors and site managers
- Uphold high standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- May be asked to assist in other areas of the site (i.e. cleaning and general labouring)
- Opportunity to watch other trades
- This is beneficial to learn the sequence of work on building projects
Where you’ll work
117 Broom Hill
Cookham
Maidenhead
SL6 9LJ
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
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Your training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- You will receive a Carpentry and Joinery Level 2
- You will attend Reading College one day a week
- Functional skills in maths and English if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade 3/9 (A-D))
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Punctual
Other requirements
• Carpenters work in all weather conditions • DBS checks to be carried out • Must have own transport to get to various site locations (6 mile radius of Maidenhead) • Job involves hard work & heavy lifting • Looking for a reliable candidate who is committed to starting and completing the apprenticeship
About this company
Well established construction company based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. 3rd Generation family builders, building for over 70 years. Our work is primarily in the domestic building industry.
After this apprenticeship
Progress into:
- Senior carpentry position
- Site supervisor
- Site manager
- Project manager
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACTIVATE LEARNING
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000251657.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 29 October at 11:59pm)
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