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Level 2 Apprentice Site Carpenter BAKERS OF DANBURY HERITAGE LTD

The Site Carpentry Apprenticeship is designed to provide the relevant training and education required to become a successful bricklayer. Practical and theory sessions at the college are teamed with work-based experience and training on site.

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

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Closing date: 12 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    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 a 30 minute lunch and a 15 minute break

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    7 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000062377

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Working under the guidance and instruction of a mentor the site work could involve;

  • First fixing work including installing timber frames and linings, coverings, flat roof decking, installing straight flights of stairs and erecting timber stud partitions.
  • Installing handrails and spindles to straight flights of stairs.
  • Carry out second fixing work including installing service encasement, cladding, wall and floor units and fitments, side hung doors, ironmongery and timber mouldings.
  • Fitting doors, lining, frames, skirting and architrave, windows and staircases, studwork, pipe casting, floor joists and trussed rafter roofs.
  • Keeping the site clean and tidy.
  • Helping to unload materials and store in a tidy manner in the site store.

This is dependant on required works at each site.

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 (Site Carpentry) 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?

  • As a company known for combining traditional methods and skills with new techniques, it is important we ensure those traditional methods and skills continue to be passed down through the generations of our workforce. Our apprentices are an important part of ensuring Bakers of Danbury exist for another 140 years, at least! 
  • Over time successful apprentices could work towards a position of Site Supervisor who oversee all trades working on site and liaise with both the Clients and Architects, or even Contract Manager where you will be responsible for pricing tender submissions and overseeing material purchasing and managing the site.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent maths and English (Grade 9-3/A*-D) Essential

Things to consider

Travelling to/from our yard is a requirement and we try to arrange lifts with other van drivers for any non-drivers. You will be required to arrive at our yard in time to get a lift with others, sometimes this would be at 7am ready for work on site at 7:30am.

About the employer

Established over 140 years ago, Bakers of Danbury provide high quality craftsmanship. We have a directly employed team of carpenters, bricklayers, joiners, stonemasons and other tradesmen. Our projects include new builds and refurbishment in the educational, commercial, housing and health sectors as well as repair, conservation and restoration of historic listed buildings, churches and ancient monuments. We have a specialist insurance repairs division that works with insurance companies, specialist loss adjusters and engineers to repair structural faults in buildings.

Employer

BAKERS OF DANBURY HERITAGE LTD

Address

7 LITTLE BADDOW ROAD

DANBURY

CHELMSFORD

CM3 4QB

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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: 12 Aug 2022