Bench Joinery Apprentice Smith & Chambers

As an apprentice you will learn whilst at college and during employment. You will be required to assist to manufacture bespoke joinery this could include glazing for example as well as implementing and practising the skills learnt at college and required to meet standards of the apprenticeship to gain the qualification.

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Closing date: 24 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,312.00

    Rate in line with apprenticeship national minimum wage, after 12 months the rate will be in line with national minimum wage for your age category.

    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, 8.00 - 16.30

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    26 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000247276

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Working in our workshop with qualified joiners to build wood products, such as windows doors, staircases and bespoke heritage products etc. You will be shaping and cutting materials by setting out, marking out and manufacturing basic architectural products and all associated ironmongery. You will be using and array of basic and technical tools to complete tasks under supervision, working to drawings.

  • Assist in parts of the process of manufacturing bespoke joinery, this will vary as your progress through the apprenticeship.  
  • Learning skills requried for the role and ensuring you follow health and safety rules and regulations.
  • Ensuring that general tasks throughout the workshop are completed.

The training you will be getting

Apprenticeship standard Carpentry and Joinery level 2

Functional Skills in English and maths of required

Pathway  - Architectural Joinery (Bench Joinery)

Location - North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire college, Harrowbrook construction campus Hinckley

Block release 4 days (Monday - Thursday) every 6 weeks

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Following completion of your apprenticeship there may be an opportunity for continued employment however this is not guaranteed.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 3) Desired

Things to consider

Qualifications are not essential. Basic communication skills and some maths skills will be required for the technical side of manufacturing bespoke Joinery including reading detailed drawings and written job specifications to work from and follow. The workshop environment can be noisy and fast paced. Be willing to learn and put into practise what you learn. Processes can be monotonous for manufacturing so a positive outlook would be beneficial.

About the employer

We are a family fun business based in Bitteswell, Leicestershire. We manufacture deliver and install high performance Bespoke Joinery to include doors, windows and gates, specialising in Heritage Joinery for replacement windows and doors for Listed buildings as well as properties in conservation areas throughout the UK.

Employer

Smith & Chambers

Address

Bitteswell Farm

Ashby Lane, Bitteswell

Lutterworth

LE17 4LS

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Training

Training provider

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE 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

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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