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Apprentice Cabinet Maker/Joiner Churchill Brothers

An opportunity to gain first-hand experience of working in a busy and pressured joinery environment. Your training will include hands-on learning from timber selection and machining to assembly of products and finishing. You will be trained in joinery and cabinet making. The role is varied as you will gain experience working for all departments.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 7.30am – 4.30pm with 2 breaks.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    14 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000054901

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Day to day duties include;

  • Timber selection and sizing ready for machining.
  • Gluing and cramping to produce panels ready for further processing.
  • Interpreting drawings to produce cutting lists and rods.
  • Marking out and machining of timbers.
  • Assembling and jointing.
  • Finishing to a given standard ready for passing to paint shop.

Key responsibilities include;

  • Maintaining a clear and safe working environment.
  • Daily cleaning /sweeping of the dust extract plant and briquette manufacturing building.
  • Checking in of stock and correctly storing the items.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery (Bench Joinery) Apprenticeship Standard for a duration of 24 months.
  • College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • This apprenticeship role can lead directly to becoming a member of our cabinet making team working on the kitchen manufacturing side of the business or working as a bench joiner producing windows and doors.
  • The Carpentry & Joinery (Bench Joinery) apprenticeship will prove to be a versatile and good basic qualification as a whole.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent maths and English (Grade 9-4/A*-C) Essential

Things to consider

The ability to travel to and from the premises is essential, public transport is not easily accessed from our location, please consider how you would travel to the site. Occasional working at different sites may be required. Must be physically fit and able to assist with loading and unloading of timber and products.

About the employer

Churchill Brothers, makers of bespoke kitchens, furniture for the home and architectural joinery.

Employer

Churchill Brothers

Address

HARROW STREET

LEAVENHEATH

COLCHESTER

CO6 4PN

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Training

Training provider

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Contact

Colchester Institute - Apprenticeship Team

ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk

01206 712043

Apprenticeship standard

Carpentry and joinery

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Aug 2022