Apprentice Bench Joiner R & E FALKINGHAM JOINERY LIMITED

The purpose of this role is complete training as an apprentice bench joiner that will cover aspects of bench joinery role to enable you to manufacture and assemble joinery items for R&E Falkingham Joinery Ltd.

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Closing date: 24 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,312.00

    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 8.00 am – 4.30 pm. We close for bank holidays.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    22 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000245753

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

You will work under the supervision of Craftsman Joiners, Joiner Supervisors and Managers during your apprenticeship and as your skill base increases you will undertake:

  • Using a range of joinery hand tools and portable machinery (drills, sanders, routers).
  • Assemble joinery items such as doors, windows and bespoke furniture, all of which involves manual handling.
  • Undertake supervised minor works to facilitate the above duties.
  • Comply with all R&E Falkingham Joinery Ltd Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.
  • Learn and develop your skills, both on the job and at college.
  • Some installation work will be part of the job, working along side skilled Joiners at customers homes.

The training you will be getting

This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as an Architectural Joiner and will include the following:

  • Health and safety to include Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Manual Handling and Working at Height Regulations, use of PPE etc.
  • Principles of building construction terminology and components, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and environmental and sustainability considerations.
  • Interpreting and producing relevant information from drawings, specifications and work instructions including the basic principles of Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
  • Understand the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with timber and timber-based products and components.
  • How to use hand and power tools including narrow bandsaws, crosscut saws, re-saws, panel saws, surface planers, thicknessers and mortices.
  • How to manufacture routine architectural joinery products such as door, window, straight stairs and fitting parts, how to produce door, window and fitting parts, and how to finish products to the specified standard for the parts to accept a range of finishes.
  • How to install a range of common ironmongery components for doors, windows and units using a range of hand and power tools.


You will produce a portfolio of evidence demonstrating examples of your work produced through the apprenticeship.

You will attend York College on a day release basis and the qualification achieved will be Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship level 2.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

The prospect once the apprenticeship is completed is the possibility of full-time employment with the company on a good salary, plus other perks.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent any additional subject (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 3/D) Essential

Things to consider

The winning candidate must be able to get to and from Kelfield (between York & Selby) where the workshop is based. After you submit your application, York College will send you an email from apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk. Check your spam folder, too. You must reply, otherwise your application will be rejected.

About the employer

There are 10-12 people that work for the company, we have been established since 2008 with the bulk of our work being windows and doors, stairs, and other bespoke joinery items.

Employer

R & E FALKINGHAM JOINERY LIMITED

Address

Village Farm Main Street

Kelfield

York

YO19 6RG

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Training

Training provider

YORK COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Apprenticeships Team

apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk

01904 770368

Apprenticeship standard

Carpentry and joinery

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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