Apprentice Carpenter & Joiner

As our apprentice you will work alongside the owner and a qualified joiner, learning both bench joinery in the workshop and carpentry and fitting work on site. Day to day you will help to:

Measure, mark out and prepare timber Cut basic and advanced joints Assemble doors, frames, units and staircase components Fit ironmongery such as locks, hinges and handles Carry out on-site carpentry and fitting Keep the workshop, tools and machinery clean and safe

Training:
Carpentry and Joinery Standard English and Maths (if required) Level 2

Training Outcome:

On completing the Level 2 apprenticeship you could progress to a Level 3 apprenticeship and on to a permanent, skilled position as a qualified carpenter and joiner. For the right person there is a genuine long-term career here, learning the full craft of bespoke timber joinery.

Employer Description:

MacIntyre Carpentry & Joinery is a small bespoke joinery business based in Leiston on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. We hand-make timber windows, doors, gates, staircases and furniture in Accoya and oak, mostly manufactured in our workshop, and we also carry out a good deal of on-site carpentry — bridging the gap between joinery and carpentry — often on period and listed buildings.

Working Hours :
40 Hours per week - Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm with two 30 minute breaks at 10.00am and 1.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Enjoys working with hands,Reliable,Timekeeping,Punctual,Keen to learn,Pride in work,Practical,Willing to learn,Good work ethic