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Apprentice Floorlayer (BUX-0001-22) TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

We're looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who's willing to learn & develop the skills of the flooring trade. Installing flooring in commercial and domestic settings, including on new build sites, you will train to become a qualified Floorlayer & gain a vast amount of knowledge & experience from a well-established & reputable flooring company.

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

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Closing date: 30 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,754.68

    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 - Friday Daily hours to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 39.0

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    02 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000083259

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Working in a well-established and highly reputable local company, the successful candidate will work in domestic or commercial buildings, including on new build sites alongside an experienced team to carry out preparation & installation works.

You will be assisting with:

  • Measuring floor space & estimating the of materials needed.
  • Uplifting old flooring.
  • Cleaning, levelling & preparing the sub floor including smoothing compounds.
  • Installing underlays for a range of floorcoverings.
  • Installing various floorcoverings (carpet, luxury vinyl tiles, sheet resilient flooring) to industry standards.
  • Creating joins in a range of floor coverings.
  • Clearing away furniture and taking off doors and then putting back furniture.
  • Fitting gripper rods underlay and floor coverings.
  • Stretching carpets over spiked gripper rods and taping.
  • Planning out areas for laminate flooring, LVT and engineered woods.

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

Training will be a combination of learning on the job, online sessions and assignments and visits to the Training Provider's learning facility in East London. This visit will be one day every month.

On successful completion of the Apprenticeship you will achieve a L2 Floorlayer qualification.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On succesful completion of the Apprenticeship there is opportunity for a full-time role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) Desired
Other CSCS (Grade Pass) Essential

Things to consider

This is a physical role which involves heavy lifting and a good deal of strength. You must have good practical skills, a keen eye for detail and a good manner for dealing with the client. The ability to work well in a team is essential.

About the employer

Apprenticeships New Anglia is a shared apprenticeship scheme employing apprentices and placing them with host companies so that they can get the necessary experience to pass their apprenticeship.

Employer

TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Address

Broadwater Way

Eastbourne

BN22 9PZ

Contact

Sue Appleby

sue@tracweb.co.uk

01603 737739

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Training

Training provider

FLOORTRAIN (GB) LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Floorlayer

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Oct 2022