Carpenter Apprentice

Mountjoy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountjoy specialises in providing professional construction services across the south of England. We are offering a Carpentry Apprentice position supporting skilled tradespeople and working towards a Level 2 Site Carpentry apprenticeship over two years.

You will work with a mentor for four days each week and attend college one day per week at South Hampshire College, gaining hands-on experience in repairs, maintenance and installation within university housing and estates.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths grade 4/C or above (or Level 2 functional skills) are preferred.
• There will be an expectation that by the end of the apprenticeship you hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Have previously completed a full-time Level 2 Site Carpentry course (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safety of yourself and those around you in the workplace, ensuring environmental consciousness.
• Purchase tools throughout your apprenticeship to enable you to perform your role on completion of your apprenticeship.
• Always remain polite and professional.
• Live Mountjoy ethos and values with everyone you deal or engage with.
• Punctual in both work and college settings, including completing coursework on time.
• Have a real interest in Carpentry type work.

Skills

Learning mindset

Communication

Instruction following

Education

GCSE English & Maths 4/C or Level 2

Level 2 Site Carpentry (Desirable)

Job description

Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England. We providereactive repairs, planned preventive maintenance, and project work across the University of Southampton's residential halls and estates.

As a Carpenter Apprentice you will assist our current tradesman in conducting a range of repairs, maintenance and installation work. Your apprenticeship journey will be supported by experienced trade professionals, and a resolute mentor who will work closely with you, providing regular feedback on your progress. You will work alongside your mentor for four days per week and attend South Hampshire College Group at the Eastleigh site for one day a week, to study and pass a Level 2 Site Carpentry Apprenticeship. This apprenticeship will be a 2-year programme made up of 80% work-based learning and 20% off the job training.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for the safety of yourself and those around you whilst in the workplace, ensuring you are also environmentally conscious.
• Purchase tools throughout your apprenticeship to enable you to perform your role on completion of your apprenticeship.
• Always remain polite & professional.
• To live the Mountjoy ethos and values always with whoever you deal or engage with.
• Punctual in both work and college settings, this includes ensuring all coursework is completed on time
• Have a real interest in Carpentry type work.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Committed to learning and progressing every day whilst developing your skills within a practical hands-on environment.
• Able to listen and communicate with others.
• Ability to follow instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• GCSE English and maths grade 4/C or above (or Level 2 functional skills) are preferred.
• There will be an expectation that by the end of the apprenticeship that you hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Have previously completed a full-time Level 2 Site Carpentry course (Desirable).