Dry Liner Apprenticeship - Enfield

K10 Apprenticeships Ltd; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

K10 Apprenticeships Ltd is recruiting for an Interior Systems Installer apprentice to train in Enfield, London. You’ll undertake a 24-month program funded for Level 2 Interior Systems Installer, with EPA at the end.

The role includes a fixed 40-hour week, starting early morning, and on-site duties across residential and commercial sites. Living in England and right to work are required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3 / D or above or Functional Skills at Entry Level 3 or above.
• Living in England for the last 3 years and right to work status.
• 18+ due to site health and safety rules.
• Must be living in the London Borough of Enfield.
• Not enrolled on any other courses.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings for precise work execution.
• Measure and mark interior systems projects following industry standards.
• Install and repair metal stud partitions.
• Construct framed and frameless beam and column structures.
• Tape & Joint plasterboards to achieve a consistent finish.
• Collaborate with other trades and site management.
• Support waste recycling initiatives on site.
• Start with 40 hours per week including college time.

Skills

Proactive approach

Prioritisation

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Site visits

Curiosity to learn

Weather resilience

Health and safety awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 3/D or above)

Level 2 Interior Systems Installer course (training)

CSCS (advantage)

Job description

The broad purpose of Dry Lining is to install, repair and maintain various elements of the internal structure of a building to a high standard. Dry liners build internal walls in residential and commercial structures. They use plasterboard panels to reduce cost and weight and also to make the walls easier to move or remove.

As a dry liner, your work will involve a ‘fixing' stage, followed by a ‘finishing' stage . Typical duties include:

• Interpret drawings for precise work execution.
• Measure and mark interior systems projects following industry standards.
• Install metal furring ceilings and bulkheads
• Erect plasterboard partitions
• Install and repair metal stud partitions
• Set up various wall linings, including metal dryliner channels, wall furrings, and timber battens.
• Install plywood pattresses
• Construct framed and frameless beam and column structures
• Create openings for windows and doors, including builders' work holes.
• Form junctions, abutments, and angles
• Conduct quality assurance checks to facilitate handover, adhering to site procedures.
• Tape & Joint between plasterboards to achieve a consistent finish.
• Utilise different board types for differing installation settings, such as – Fire, concrete and acoustic boards.
• Basic plastering
• Collaborate with other trades and site management.
• Promote waste recycling for environmentally sustainable built environments.

Trade/Site-Based Role -

This role involves regular manual handling of loads up to 25kg, working outdoors, and working on uneven terrain. K10 Apprenticeships will consider reasonable adjustments where possible to support individuals in carrying out the essential duties of the role.

K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.

If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.

Typical Working Week

40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.

Person Specification

• Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
• No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Ability to visit different sites and training days
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment
• Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols

English and Maths at GCSE Grade 3 / D or above, or Functional Skills at Entry Level 3 or above.

The information/qualifications you provide on your CV will be verified; any inaccuracies will have a negative impact on your application.

Desired Requirements

The passion and commitment to become fully qualified in Interior Systems. It would be advantageous if you have already completed technical certificates in construction or multi-skills, have previous related work experience and a CSCS, but this is certainly not essential.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol you to the Level 2 Interior Systems Installer course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.

The apprenticeship duration is 24 months with up to 3 months for your End Point Assessment (EPA).

To start this apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:

• Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status
• Not enrolled on any other courses
• 18+ due to site H&S rules
• You must be living in the London Borough of Enfield

Who We Are

We are UK’s largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.

Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.

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