Carpentry apprentice

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Minor and major repairs to tenanted properties Hands on experience of other trades Reacting to emergency work (with a mentor) Use of IT to record job information Ordering of materials to complete tasks Adhering to CDM regulations and company H & S policies

The broad purpose of the occupation is working with wood-based materials and associated products to create and install building components. This typically involves shaping and cutting materials, installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, mouldings, timber floor coverings and erecting structural components such as floor joists and roofs. All work needs to be carried out safely, using the appropriate tools and to the quality specified.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with other construction roles such as bricklayers, plasterers and plumbers, supervisors, site management, architects, designers, contractors and customers.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for using machinery and tools under supervision to create structures or components from the designs, plans and specifications of architects and designers that meet the clients expectations. On site these could include roof structures, floors, partitions and second fix work such as door frames and skirting. As an architectural joiner, they could include doors, windows and stairs, including ironmongery.

Training:
You will be working towards a Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery apprenticeship standard. You will be required to attend Cornwall College St Austell on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.  You will receive on and off the job training and support from an assessor and your employer.

Training Outcome:

The carpenters will be looked to progress into full time employment with MD Group also. We will also look to develop other trade skills (basic plumbing etc.) to enhance their employability.

Employer Description:
We are a leading building services specialist operating in the affordable housing and public sectors. We work with local authorities and social landlords to maintain and refurbish the homes, properties and public buildings in their care. We help our customers meet the challenge of managing restricted budgets while maintaining their commitment to the communities they serve; by delivering the highest standards of work in the most efficient manner possible, reliably, on budget and as specified. Over more than two decades we've established a reputation for outstanding workmanship, supported by rigorous process, responsible leadership and continuous investment; consistently outperforming our competitors in terms of value for money and resident satisfaction. Today, we're one of the largest building services companies in the South and South West.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm (on site).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Commitment to learn,Receptive to advice,Reliable,Enthusiastic