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Apprentice - Carpentry and Joinery D S FRANCIS SHOPFITTERS LTD

We are an established family run business looking for someone we can guide through their apprenticeship to become a fully fledged member of staff and a valuable part of the team. Alongside our experienced colleagues, you will be trained on activates like fitting skirtings and doors, among others, to clients across the country.

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Closing date: 01 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

    £7 hourly rate but overtime pay from 5.30pm. Other performance based financial benefits. Private hotel room provided when working out of town.

  • Working week

    Leicester hours 8am-4.30pm. Out of town working hours 8am - 6pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    19 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000122293

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Things you will learn:

  • Carpentry and joinery - skirtings, door fitting, timber racking
  • Suspended Ceiling fitting
  • Wall Cladding
  • Decorating
  • Stud partitions
  • Plasterboarding
  • Taping and filling
  • How to set up, use and maintain workshop machinery
  • How to set up, use and maintain on site powered tools
  • Tiling
  • Basic Plumbing and understanding of basic electrical work

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

Carpentry and Joinery Level 2

  • Block release to SMB Group, Stephenson Campus, Coalville LE67 3TN
  • On-the-job training
  • Off-the-job training 
  • Functional Skills if necessary 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Oppourtunity for a full time position in the business with higher responsibility and pay on completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness, Hardworking, Enthusiasm, Good listener

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 2/E) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 2/E) Essential

Things to consider

Travel to and from sites is provided by employer. Basic carpenters kit is provided by the employer.

About the employer

Family run Shop Fitting business established over 50 years, looking to take on an apprentice. The successful applicant will be working with experienced colleagues with vast knowledge they can learn from. We are a friendly and welcoming company with family morals and good wok ethic looking to give someone a chance to excel in the trade. We offer Shopfitting and office installations nationwide; with many years of experience across all areas including Carpentry, Electrical Installations, Plumbing and Decorating.

Employer

D S FRANCIS SHOPFITTERS LTD

Address

102 DUXBURY ROAD

LEICESTER

LE5 3LQ

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Training

Training provider

THE SMB GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Carpentry and joinery

Level 2 (GCSE)

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