Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice (GS8-0002-25)

General work assisting the carpenter, including site preparation, clearance and maintaining general site tidiness as directed. As directed by the Line Manager to assist with storage, lifting, fetching supplies, unloading, checking deliveries, and undertaking tasks. Receive training so that you can assist with identifying hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair; to ensure compliance with agreed codes, law, working practices and health and safety. Measuring, marking up, cutting, shaping, fitting and finishing timber as directed by the team. Construct the timber frame from our timber panels. Install the sheathing boards to the panels Use a range of hand and power tools to complete works where necessary. Drawing and working out technical calculations were required. Fitting interiors, such as staircases, doors, skirting boards, cupboards, kitchens, ironmongery, window boards. These works are site-upon-site dependent and not always required. Attend site briefings, meetings, toolbox talks, inductions, team meetings and raise any concerns that you have with the Line Manager. Carry out relevant trade duties on responsive and planned works as requested to client specifications. Work to allocated times and schedules for the project. Work as part of a team and use materials safely. Understand how to communicate with others and comply with instructions and directions.

Training:

Apprentices will attend Harlow College once per week to carry out practical and theory training.

Training Outcome:

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will hopefully move into permanent employment and may progress onto the level 3 craft carpentry apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm.

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