Carpentry Production Apprentice

Company: Setter Ltd
Location: Silsoe, MK45 4HS
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £11,024.00 per year
Sector: Construction
Ref: VAC-12454
Application Deadline Date: 24/06/2022
Start Date: 04/07/2022
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

Brief Description

Do you like working with your hands? Do you like making things? Do you want to be part of a team that builds playground equipment? Apply now!

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths or the ability to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills during the programme.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01234 291375

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated
• Able to be part of a team but also work on own initiative
• Good time management and prioritisation
• Attention to detail
• Reliable and committed
• Physically fit and happy to work in all weather

Skills Required

• Good practical skills
• Organised approach to work
• Ability to follow technical drawings and plans
• Good math skills for measuring and working out quantities and angles

Training to be Provided

You will gain the following qualifications:
- Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)

Future Prospects

A full time position may be offered on successful completion of your apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail

Setter are a family-run business located in Bedfordshire, specialising in design, manufacturing and installation, of beautifully crafted Wooden Play Areas that are perfect for any environment. Their range of equipment varies from activity trails, swings, benches, treehouses and canopies.

The successful candidate will predominantly be working internally to build timber play equipment and other structures according to specifications. Part of the role will include: assembling doors, windows, door frames and play equipment components, sanding items using machines, working to specification drawings and cutting lists, checking sizes and ordering, maintaining and storing stock deliveries of timber and hardware.

Other Information

*Wage will depend on age and experience*
An enhanced DBS check is mandatory together with ongoing job related training
You will need to have your own method of transport.

Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage.

Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.