Apprentice Carpenter

Are you looking to kick start your career in an exciting and impactful industry?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Site Carpentry apprenticeship programme which will be run in conjunction with South Devon College. You will assist the wider team with managing the repair and upkeep of properties and assets for South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council. 

As a first step in attaining a professional career, the broad purpose of this apprenticeship is to start you on your chosen occupation of Carpenter. Once your qualifications have been attained, it will enable you to install, maintain and repair our properties in industrial, commercial and residential (including communal outdoor) environments and will include day to day reactive repairs and planned maintenance across our picturesque districts. 

This Site Carpentry Apprenticeship (Level 2) will last for 24 months so you will need to display a high level of commitment and focus as you go about your work, therefore we will ask that you bring a sense of maturity with you. As an apprentice in this role, there may be times when you are solely responsible for company property, such as tools and work vehicles. You will need therefore, to demonstrate that you can work and operate within the limits of your own competence and know when, or from whom, to seek help and support when needed. Above all you will need to display professionalism when about your duties and have a high regard for client satisfaction and prioritise a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

 
The successful candidate must be able to work: 

With a safety mind set to protect self, colleagues, and others Effectively within a team/crew In a professional manner both in appearance, language, and behaviour Reliably and consistently attend work and arrive on time. With a good standard of communication to the job supervisor, colleagues, clients, and others to achieve work to a high standard as part of a team Enthusiastically, be adaptable and have a commitment to a high standard of customer care and work

Training:

The Level 2 Site Carpentry Apprenticeship provides hands-on training in essential carpentry skills used on construction sites. Apprentices learn how to measure, cut, and install building components such as floors, doors, staircases, and roofing structures. The programme covers both first fix (structural work) and second fix (finishing work), with a strong focus on health and safety, use of tools, and working to detailed specifications. Training is delivered by experienced tutors at South Devon College through a mix of classroom-based learning, practical workshops, and on-site experience, preparing apprentices for a career in the construction industry. 

Training Outcome:

Dependent on role availability individuals could progress to an carpenter role, or within the maintenance team, however there are also many opportunities across the wider Community Services team and the wider councils.

Employer Description:
South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council are local authorities delivering a wide range of services for residents and businesses across south west Devon. In a shared service partnership, we bring cost effective and customer focused services to residents and businesses across the South Hams and West Devon, including waste & recycling, planning, housing, environmental health and community services. From beautiful moorland to tranquil beaches, town life to country living, South Hams and West Devon are great places to live and work.

Working Hours :
Working 5 days a week (including College training), 7.4 hours a day, 37 hours a week. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Problem solving skills,Initiative,Time management