Apprentice Architectural Joiner

Employer: Oak & Home Traditional Building

Apprenticeship level: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship duration: 24 months

Possible start date: 1st September 2019

Working week: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm with a 1 hour break

 Total hours per week: 40.00

This is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join the friendly, family-run team as an Apprentice Architectural Joiner. Working alongside our experienced team you will assist our joiners in the workshop, manufacturing our oak-framed buildings to the highest quality standards.

To assist our joiners in:

• Reading workshop drawings to manufacture the highest quality timber-framed buildings.
• Measure and cutting hard and softwoods using a range of power tools.
• Carry out traditional methods of jointing timber.
• Maintain company assets by carrying out daily prestart and operate all P and E as per company procedure.
• Work as part of a team and use materials safely.
• Alongside the above, also being able to carry out relevant trade duties as requested, including:
• Installing first fixing components on site.
• Installing second fixing components on site.
• Maintaining non-structural carpentry on site.
• Setting up and using transportable cutting machines including: Drill, Jigsaw, Chop Saw, Reciprocating saw, Planer.
• Powered shaping machines: Sander, Router.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and clients to ensure the effectiveness of our service.
• Demonstrate commitment to excellent customer service by being polite, showing respect, maintaining expected standards of work, and tidying up at the end of a job.
• Follow our Health and Safety policy and procedures including the wearing of personal protective equipment and undertake health and safety training as required.

Desired skills

• Previous experience in a carpentry trade would be ideal but is not mandatory.

Personal qualities

• Must take pride in their work.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Exceptional communication skills and timekeeping.
• Computer literate.
• Valid UK driver’s licence would be beneficial.

Desired qualifications

• GCSE maths: Grade A-D (or Grade 3 or above within the new grade system) or the equivalent.
• GCSE English: Grade A-D (or Grade 3 or above within the new grade system) or the equivalent.

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