Carpentry Apprentice

Company: Whites Carpentry Limited
Location: Croydon, Royston, SG8 0EF
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £11,440.00 per year
Sector: Construction
Ref: VAC-12598
Application Deadline Date: 09/10/2022
Start Date: 23/10/2022
Positions Available: 4
Working Week: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Brief Description

Are you a practical leaner? Have you thought about becoming a carpenter? Do you want to learn from a vibrant, dynamic employer? If so, apply now, there are 4 positions available!

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 equivalent.

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

Hard working
Determined
Good initiative
Punctual
Motivated and willing to learn
Committed
Team player

Skills Required

Positive attitude
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Practical skills

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

Potential fully qualified carpenter, and the possibility of further training such as crane signalling.

Vacancy Detail

Whites Carpentry Ltd are a fresh, vibrant & dynamic family run Carpentry business and pride themselves on their caring approach and traditional values. Attention to detail and customer service is their number one priority and they go to great lengths to ensure that each and every client receives nothing less than an individually tailored home of their dreams. The company is a collective of amazing people striving to build beautiful eco friendly buildings around the Bedfordshire/Cambridgeshire area.

Part of your role will be to shadow an existing carpenter fabricating timber frame panels and roof cassettes, be taught how to use tools, power tools and other equipment to maximise performance. In addition, you will develop an understanding of technical drawings and how to work from them, complete projects on time and work towards site qualifications such as CSCS and CPCS training schemes.

Staff benefits include fantastic Christmas parties in London which include a 5 course meal and meeting celebrities!

Other Information

Please check the location of the company before applying.

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.