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Job Title: Carpentry Apprentice
We’re seeking a motivated Carpentry Apprentice to join our team and gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification. Ideal for a reliable learner with a strong work ethic and genuine interest in a long-term career in construction.
Daily Duties
- Assist with first and second fix carpentry on a variety of projects
- Support the manufacture and installation of bespoke joinery items
- Help with kitchen fitting, including units and basic fittings
- Assist in the installation of staircases under supervision
- Carry out basic roofing tasks as part of a wider team
- Support door hanging, including preparing doors and fitting ironmongery
- Learn to use tools, materials, and techniques safely and correctly
- Work alongside experienced tradespeople to develop skills and confidence
We encourage you to apply early, as this advert may close once sufficient applications are received.
Apprenticeship Details
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course Contents
- Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
- Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications.
- Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list.
- Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
- Select, use and store hand tools.
- Select, use and store power tools.
- Maintain and sharpen hand tools.
- Produce jigs.
- Identifies well-being support available to self and others.
- Site Carpenter:
- Apply first fix techniques and practices for: 1. structural carcassing (load bearing studwork), 2. straight timber or metal partition walls, 3. floor joists 4. floor joist coverings and 5. straight flights of stairs.
- Install structural fixings.
- Size timber from sizing tables.
- Apply site second fix techniques and practices for: 1. service encasement, 2. cladding 3. wall and floor units and fitments, 4. handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs, 5. internal and external doors, 6. skirting boards and architrave, 7. window boards.
- Apply site carpenter techniques and practices to construction of rafter roofs, including trussed (prefabricated) and traditional (built on site) including the construction of verge, eaves and fitting loft access.
- Use and store laser levels for example cross line laser.
- Form connections, for example, using joints, nails, screws, bolts and adhesive.
- Apply measuring, marking out, cutting (square and angled), mitring, hinging and recessing techniques.
- Carrying out splicing and scribing techniques.
- Architectural Joiner:
- Produce setting out details, including setting rods, and mark out for timber products.
- Produce basic woodworking joints including dovetail, bridal, mortise and tenon and halving.
- Form connections using dowels, biscuit, staples and adhesives.
- Apply techniques and practices to the manufacture and assembly of a timber window with casement including glazing rebates and associated ironmongery.
- Apply manufacture and assembly techniques for first fix products: 1. straight staircases, 2. door frames and linings.
- Apply manufacture and assembly techniques for second fix products: 1. timber doors, 2. wall and floor units, 3. timber mouldings, 4. staircase spindles and balustrades.
- Fit ironmongery including door locks, door handles, door hinges, latches and draw runners.
- Inspect, prepare and operate fixed machinery.
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- As part of this programme, you will attend Weston College once a week, for workshops
- An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship
- At the conclusion of your programme, your qualification will be assessed through an Apprenticeship Assessment.
Desirable Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Keen to Learn
- Good time management
Other Requirements
- To ensure the right support and fit, the successful candidate will complete an initial trial period before being formally confirmed in the role.
About Us
At Viking Restorations, our mission is to deliver exceptional construction services that bring your vision to life with precision, quality, and integrity. We understand that every project is unique, and we are committed to providing personalised solutions that exceed your expectations.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
The employer is committed to growing their business and developing their team. For the right person, a permanent role will be available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Chloe Webb
chloe.webb@weston.ac.uk
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