Apprentice Carpenter

ALWAYS GREEN LAWNS LTD; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Always Green Lawns is offering an apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery (level 2) with a two-year plus training period. The role covers first-fix and second-fix carpentry, new-builds, extensions, loft conversions, and finishing work across projects in the UK.

You'll gain hands-on experience under supervision and progress within the company. Applicants should be motivated, reliable and eager to learn, with good communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE English at grade 4 or above.
• GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above.

Responsibilities

• First-fix and second-fix carpentry

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Team working

Reliable

Punctual

Hardworking & willing to learn

Able to follow instructions

Safety conscious

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Introduction

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in developing a long-term career in carpentry and construction. The successful applicant will work alongside experienced tradespeople, gaining practical experience across a wide variety of projects while undertaking their apprenticeship training.

About the Employer

Always Green Lawns are a small, family company the has been maintaining and landscaping residential properties, schools, nurseries, recreational facilities and commercial properties since 2010

What You'll Do

The apprentice will learn and assist with:

• First-fix and second-fix carpentry
• New-build projects
• Extensions and refurbishment projects
• Loft conversions
• Fitting doors, door frames and associated ironmongery
• Fitting skirting boards, architraves and other finishing work
• Construction and installation of modular-building skirts
• Landscaping, installation of artificial surfaces and maintenance of surfaces
• Construction of benches and play equipment
• Basic painting and decorating
• General building and site preparation
• Measuring, cutting and preparing timber and other materials
• Safe use of hand tools and power tools
• Reading and understanding measurements, drawings and instructions
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment
• Following all company health and safety procedures and site requirements

The role will involve both workshop and on-site work and may include travelling to projects throughout the UK.

All work will be carried out under appropriate supervision while the apprentice develops their skills and confidence.

Training Outcome

A full-time position within the company.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Hardworking & willing to learn
• Able to follow instructions
• Safety conscious

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 40-hours per week, Monday - Friday, with occasional Saturdays, working hours TBC.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 3 Months

Training Provider: NCG