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Job Description

To become a carpenter or joiner you will need to have an eye for detail. You will also need good maths skills for measuring and working out angles. As a carpenter you’ll need to follow technical drawings and plans.

As a carpenter or joiner, you may work in one or more of the following areas:

• cutting and shaping timber for floorboards, skirting boards and window frames
• making and assembling doors, window frames, staircases and fitted furniture
• fitting wooden structures, like floor and roof joists, roof timbers, staircases, partition walls, and door and window frames (first fixings)
• installing skirting boards, door surrounds, doors, cupboards and shelving, as well as door handles and locks (second fixings)
• building temporary wooden supports for concrete that is setting, for example on motorway bridge supports or building foundations (formwork)
• making and fitting interiors for shops, hotels, banks, offices and public buildings.

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

Person Specification

• Punctual
• Positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Ability and awareness of working safely
• Self-motivation
• Desire to learn
• Has strong self-awareness
• Is both resilient and committed
• Is always looking to improve
• Enjoys being a team player

Career Progression

Depending on previous experience and/or qualifications this apprenticeship will be for a minimum of 12 months. On completion of NVQ L2 in carpentry you will gain your blue trade specific CSCS card which enables you to work as a qualified Carpenter.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider.

Qualifications required/desirable

You will need to have at least Level 2 in Functional skills or GSCE grade D or above in English, Maths and ICT. It will be an advantage if you have already completed technical certificates in carpentry or multi-skills, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA.

Job Description

This is an entry level role, encompassing all areas of office administration by implementing and monitoring administrative systems, procedures and policies. You will also be tasked to carry out pre-Start meetings, provide detailed reports for all project elements prior to start dates providing advice as to whether the recommended schedule, budgets and equipment are fit for purpose or require updating. Liaise closely with nominated external architects/fitters and all other consultants and contractors.Meeting agreed time-scales final layouts and fitting details and to represent the interests of the company at all times.Common tasks that you may be asked to carry out include:

• Help to ensure that projects are planned and completed in a timely, safely manner.
• Maintaining daily diary to record site events and requirements.
• Learn standards for inspections of all operations to ensure they are carried out in a safe manner.
• Comply with the site specific environmental action plan requirements.
• Gain a thorough understanding of site boundaries, access points and site office procedures
• Build relationships with other business unit teams like Sales and Commercial.
• Shadow site management team on CITB inspection visits.
• Manage and co-ordinate the safe and tidy storage of material delivered to the site.
• Shadow and report to the business unit Production Director on specific development targets and objectives

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for five days per week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

Person Specification

• Have a genuine interest and passion for pursuing a career within Construction
• A team player
• Goal orientated
• Highly organised
• Strong people skills
• Attention to detail
• The ability to focus

Career Progression

On completion of your apprenticeship you should think about higher education into construction. There are a vast array of progression routes and opportunities from office management to being an project management. The world is your oyster!

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 12-18 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

Qualifications required

Applicants need to have at least a Level 1 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths. (GCSE’s valid within last 5 years)

Desirable

It will be an advantage if you have some previous related work experience and you should be confident using ICT.