Apprentice Carpenter and Joiner

To support the delivery of high-quality new-build housing projects, working alongside experienced site joiners across a range of residential developments.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

Work in compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations, always ensuring personal and site safety. Follow site inductions, risk assessments, method statements and toolbox talks, reporting hazards or non-compliances promptly. Support delivery of work in line with the construction programme, adapting to changes where required. Prepare work areas by selecting, handling and setting out appropriate materials, tools and equipment. Measure, mark out, cut and install timber and timber-based products accurately under supervision. Assist with first fix site carpentry, including structural carcassing, floors, partitions, roofs and staircases. Assist with second fix carpentry, including doors, skirting, architraves, window boards, service encasements and other finishing elements. Use, maintain and store hand tools and power tools safely and correctly. Receive, move and handle materials using correct manual handling techniques. Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area, disposing of waste responsibly and sustainably. Work collaboratively with other trades, supervisors and site management to support build progress. Follow drawings, specifications, building regulations and quality standards. Take part in apprenticeship training and continuous professional development to build skills and knowledge. This is a site-based role, and the applicant must have the ability to drive to different site locations if required. Sites are local to the Newark area

Training:
The apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in L2 Carpentry and Joinery. The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course. This is a day-release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln College, one day a week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in site carpentry and joinery within a dynamic and values-driven construction business. The successful candidate will receive mentoring and structured on-the-job training while developing the practical, technical and interpersonal skills essential for a successful career in carpentry and joinery. The long-term aim is for the apprentice to progress through further trade development and qualifications, ultimately becoming a skilled and trusted member of the site joinery team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality projects.

Employer Description:

Gusto Group is the parent company supporting an innovative group of companies based in Nottinghamshire; Gusto Construction, Rototek & Studio G Architects are our core businesses. With a joint turnover of £20m, we employ over 180 people across multiple sites. Innovation is at our core as a group, whether that’s through Studio G’s design of our clean energy homes, the communities we build on our housing developments or the technical innovation Rototek are driving forward in the rotational moulding industry. This compliments our B Corp Certification; as a B Corp we are proud to be part of a growing movement of companies that are focussed on people, planet and profit.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 07.30-16.00 (including 30 minutes for lunch), flexibility required depending on site operating hours.

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