Carpentry Apprentice BUNNEY BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED

Bunney Building Services are a small, family business offering an opportunity for a motivated individual to join their welcoming St Austell based team as a Carpentry Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the industry, learning new skills while working on new builds, conversions, renovations and extensions.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,845.12

    Performance based pay increases Travel expenses for employees own vehicle

    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 Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm, dependent on college days.

    Total hours per week: 39.5

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000149695

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties to include:

  • Assist carpenters with 1st and 2nd fixes.
  • Taking responsibility for basic carpentry jobs once training is provided. To include measuring, cutting and assembling materials.
  • Moving materials to and from the site.
  • Keeping the site tidy.
  • Occasionally assist the other tradesmen if needed.

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

You will be working towards a Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard.

You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor.

You will be required to attend Cornwall College St Austell on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the candidate will have the option of employment or self-employment as a carpenter.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential

Things to consider

The candidate will be working at different sites in Cornwall and Devon. Sites are currently at Bodmin, Padstow, Lostwithiel, Temple, Herodsfoot and Downderry. As the sites are often in rural locations having reliable transport would be essential. Otherwise, we will try to arrange pick up by one of the team members, but this may not always be possible, depending on where the applicant resides and the location of the site to attend. The company organise work parties and there is a uniform.

About the employer

We are a small family business with a team of employees and subcontractors that have been working together for many years. We actually have had a Carpentry Apprentice before who is now employed with us as a fully trained carpenter. We work on new builds, renovations, conversions and extensions. Our preferred area of work is barn conversions, which we have specialised in. Barn conversions require a lot of bespoke carpentry work and most of our longstanding clients appreciate our ideas and suggestions to turn their old buildings into beautiful homes. We have received rewards for some of our builds.

Employer

BUNNEY BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED

Address

7 Tregenna Farm Barns

London Apprentice

St. Austell

PL26 7AW

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Training

Training provider

CORNWALL COLLEGE

Contact

Liz

01209 617826

Apprenticeship standard

Carpentry and joinery

Level 2 (GCSE)

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