Apprentice University Joiner - University of Oxford Estates Services

You will work as an Apprentice University Joiner. You will be required to complete a 23 months training programme that will cover all aspects of the role and will be delivered through in-house training, as well as day-release or other distance learning methods delivered by Abingdon and Witney College at their Bicester Construction Skills Centre. College attendance and successful completion of these studies is an essential requirement of this Apprenticeship. Successful candidates will be friendly and approachable with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a good understanding of customer service.

The University Joiners are a team of highly-skilled craftsmen who work for the University with the primary purpose to maintain, repair and build items for University buildings and University Colleges. These items will be produced to the highest quality using a number of production techniques and will include the installation of items where required.

The post holder will be required to undertake a range of duties and responsibilities to include the following:

To undertake work as directed by the Joinery Workshop Supervisor Learn to carry out general joinery tasks involving operating a range of woodworking machinery and tools and carrying out tasks such as setting out, fabricating and machining, all in accordance with the training provided by the apprenticeship framework Assist with the fitting of joinery items around the University Work under instruction and having regard to safe working practices as set out in Risk Assessments and Method Statements With support understand and be familiar with all relevant safety documents and to undertake any relevant health and safety training and to work in accordance with this Support Estates Services in maintaining Customer Service Excellence standards To fill out timesheets accurately and on a regular basis Carry out such other comparable duties as may be required by their supervisor 

Pre-employment screening:

All offers of employment are made subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post.   

If you are offered the post, you will be asked to provide proof of your right-to-work, your identity, and we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration (so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities so that we can discuss appropriate adjustments with you), and a declaration of any unspent criminal convictions. 

Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties: 

This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities.  If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire, which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service (OHS), and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. 

The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: 

Working at heights Regular manual handling 
    

Training:

Duration:

20 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment

Delivery model:

Work-based training with your employer Day release during term time (approximately 1 day per week for 18 months) Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being Approximately 5 on-site assessment visits per year Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included:

Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship (Architectural Joiner)
End Point Assessment: Multiple choice knowledge test Practical test Professional discussion based on a portfolio of evidence

Training Outcome:

Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.

Employer Description:
We are the largest employer in Oxfordshire with around 16,000 staff working in and around Oxford in a huge range of roles. Our apprentices are never on their own and will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region. We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, full-time. Times to be confirmed. This is a 23 month apprenticeship within a two year employment contract.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Proactive 'can-do' approach,Willing to learn new skills,Punctuality and time keeping,Safety conscious,Positive attitude,Strong work ethic