Apprentice Site Joiner

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a Site Carpenter to support construction and refurbishment projects. The role involves preparing and installing building components using wood-based materials. Ideal candidates should have experience in carpentry and the ability to work safely with various tools on construction sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry and joinery.
• Ability to use appropriate tools safely.
• Familiarity with building components and structures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install building components like doors and staircases.
• Cut and shape materials safely.
• Erect structural components such as floor joists and roofs.

Skills

Shaping materials

Cutting materials

Installing materials

Erecting structural components

Job description

This occupation is found in both the new build and refurbishment construction sector. There is growing demand for carpenters and joiners to help meet the need for the transition to modern methods of construction and sustainability.

A Site Carpenter will prepare and install basic building components e.g. doors, straight staircases, wall and floor units and erecting structural carpentry and roof structures on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises.

The broad purpose of the role is working with wood-based materials and associated products to create and install building components.

The role typically involves:

• Shaping and cutting materials
• Installing finished materials like partitions, doors, staircases, window frames, mouldings, timber floor coverings
• Erecting structural components such as floor joists and roofs
• All work needs to be carried out safely, using the appropriate tools and to the quality specified