Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop hands-on
carpentry and joinery skills while working alongside experienced
tradespeople.

The successful candidate will assist in producing,
assembling, and installing wooden components for a variety of
projects, learning to use both traditional hand tools and modern
machinery. You will gain valuable knowledge of materials, techniques,
and safety standards while working towards your qualification.

Day-to-Day Activities:

Assist in measuring, marking, and cutting timber to specifications Help assemble and fit wooden components such as doors, windows, frames, and furniture Support the preparation, sanding, and finishing of wood surfaces Maintain a clean and organised workspace, ensuring tools are
stored correctly Learn to operate woodworking machinery under supervision Assist with deliveries, unloading materials, and preparing them for use Follow health and safety procedures at all times Work alongside skilled carpenters to gain practical, on-the-job
experience

Training:
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard The apprentice will be required to undertake apprenticeship training at Harlow College This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector The construction industry is central to creating the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure society needs
There is a growing demand for carpenters and joiners to help meet the need for new homes The broad purpose of the occupation is working with building materials (most often wood) 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 A site carpenter will prepare and install basic building components e.g. doors, straight staircases, wall and floor units and erect structural carpentry and roof structures on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises, as well as repairs to our client's portfolio of stock Carpentry and joinery / Skills England

Training Outcome:
After initial 2 year Apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for career progression, additional training, and the possibility of the role becoming permanent, subject to performance and development

Employer Description:
Carl Freshwater, a Master Craftsman since 2006, founded the Company in 1990 as Cabinet Makers and Carpenters specialising in Furniture, Kitchens, Summer Houses, Car Ports, Bars, Pubs and Shopfitting. We believe that one satisfied customer leads to another, so our aim is to provide high quality work at the fairest possible price, combining the traditional values of true craftsmanship with the latest in production technology. You will always get a friendly response and service from initial enquiry, through the design stage to the finished article

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Enthusiasm/Self Motivated,Reliable,Trustworthy