WHAT WILL THE APPRENTICE BE DOING ON SITE

This is a great opportunity for someone to become an apprentice Carpenter.
Working as part of a team, we have a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice to be involved in Site Carpentry & Joinery, initially on a Tunbridge Wells site, but with the opportuntiy to move to other sites as time progresses, whilst studying towards a Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship qualification. This placement will give you a good basis in first and second fix carpentry with an initial focus on flooring before moving onto other aspects of the role that will, in time, give you the full set of skills you would need to become a qualified site carpenter.
Onsite training and experience will be complemented by an Apprenticeship programme of training delivered by means of Day release at Folkestone College

The tasks involved in this role will include:

• General work assisting the carpenter including site preparation, clearance and maintaining general site tidiness as directed.
• Assisting in building and installations, inspections, removal, replacement, and repair of works in progress.
• As directed by the Line Manager to assist with storage, lifting, fetching supplies, unload, 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.
• Depending on H&S regulations, using a range of hand and power tools to complete works where necessary.
• Drawing and working out technical calculations where 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.
• Assisting with tablet-based work including and not limited to taking photos for fire door reporting, assisting with general site based paperwork, taking photos of completed works and completing quality delivery forms.

. • 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.
• Take part in the apprentice review process and complete any training required and be capable of working independently in the final year of the apprenticeship.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

GCSE grade D/3 and above in Maths and English is required or equivalent qualifications.
CSCS Card.

The tasks involved in this role will include:

• General work assisting the carpenter including site preparation, clearance and maintaining general site tidiness as directed.
• Assisting in building and installations, inspections, removal, replacement, and repair of works in progress.
• As directed by the Line Manager to assist with storage, lifting, fetching supplies, unload, 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.
• Depending on H&S regulations, using a range of hand and power tools to complete works where necessary.
• Drawing and working out technical calculations where 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.
• Assisting with tablet-based work including and not limited to taking photos for fire door reporting, assisting with general site based paperwork, taking photos of completed works and completing quality delivery forms

. • 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.
• Take part in the apprentice review process and complete any training required and be capable of working independently in the final year of the apprenticeship