Trainee Joiner Apprentice

Key responsibilities

You will be working as part of a team alongside skilled joiners and managers to deliver carpentry work to the highest Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards. The joinery shop is based out of our head office in Rugby. Successful applicants will be based in the joinery workshop with occasional visits to sites across all regions.

This role involves lifting, bending, kneeling and the use of tools and machinery.

No previous experience is required, but you must be enthusiastic and highly motivated to learn new skills and have a genuine interest in the construction industry. You will gain competencies in a wide range of carpentry and joinery techniques and expect to undertake the following:

Understanding of drawings and work in accordance with specifications Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed To cut and shape timber using a wide variety of bench tools and machinery Assemble doors, windows, staircases and bespoke furniture as required Assisting with installs on site Undertake any additional training as requested Follow Health & Safety policy and procedures, including the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required Use all tools, equipment and materials safely Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, customers and managers

To succeed you will need to:

Can understand and follow instructions Can work as part of a team Good knowledge of English and have excellent communication skills Good understanding of Maths Willingness to follow safety guidelines at all times Can pay close attention to detail Can be flexible in work activities, locations and hours of work Ability to work in external environments and work at height when needed

Career Structure:

Trainee Joiner Joiner Supervisor Manager 

Training:

Warwickshire College Group.

Day Release.

Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship with progression to Level 3. 

Training Outcome:
Stepnell is committed to your personal and professional development. You will receive continuous on the job training and professional development Most of all, you will be a part of the Stepnell Family, who are a team of motivated and inspiring individuals wanting to play their part in changing the industry and making a difference Excellent career prospects are available for those with the drive and ability to achieve Opportunities to progress into management, earn more money and build a successful career

Employer Description:

Stepnell is a leading regional contractor, a complete construction partner with proven end-to-end project lifecycle expertise. We serve a broad spectrum of private and public sector clients, ensuring they realise their vision by providing a more holistic approach to project design, build, management and delivery. We are an established, mature business with the resources and infrastructure to deliver larger, more challenging projects generally up to £25 million.

We are ambitious and continue to grow our business; but despite our stature, we remain a family business at heart. We combine the focus and accessibility of a regional contractor, with a depth of technical competency, professional capability and national reach usually reserved only for larger organisations.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (early finish on Friday). Level 2 & Level 3 Carpentry will take 48 months to complete.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness