Summary
Apprentices are a key part of our business we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce. As an apprentice fitted interiors installer you will work with our experienced teams to install a range of kitchen, bedroom & bathrooms and gain experience and knowledge of the industry and be successful in achieving your apprenticeship.
Wage
£14,722.50 a year
Training course
Fitted interiors installer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
We are looking for someone with integrity, who are self-reliant and highly motivated, with a natural willingness to get involved, someone who can solve problems and who takes pride in their work.
* The ability and desire to learn and develop a thorough knowledge of the skills, technology and safety procedures required to carry out the full range of tasks.
* Able to manage time efficiently and effectively.
* Able to communicate confidently with people at all levels.
* Willing to work as part of a dynamic team.
* Have an excellent manner with customers both external and internal.
* A keen eye for detail.
* Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
* Professionally presentable at all time.
Core Skills:
* Survey locations and support sales of fitted interiors.
* Transport installation equipment and materials to site.
* Interpret and implement plans and designs.
* Prepare locations for assembly and placement of furniture.
* Set up, operate and maintain tools and equipment used to assemble and install furniture.
* Assemble components of fitted furniture.
* Install pre-installation/post-installation structures such as framework, boxing etc. ready for installation and/or decoration.
* Complete installation of fitted furniture and décor accessories in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and information and client requirements, e.g. install kitchens, bedrooms or bathrooms.
* The dry-fit installation of ancillary products for example appliances, bathroom suite, media equipment etc.
* Re-instate a location after assembly and placement of furniture.
* Handover completed installation to customers.
* Provide support to stakeholders including customers, contractors, designers.
* Carry out rectification or rework.
Where you’ll work
2 WOODHOUSE ROAD
SHEFFIELD
S12 2AZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Your training course
Fitted interiors installer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Carry out location, product, material and dimensional checks prior to installation.
* Inspect the fabric of the building for suitability of weight of installation.
* Interpret information from drawings, specifications and functional designs.
* Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Use and store hand and power tools.
* Select and use personal protective equipment.
* Remove and dispose of pre-existing products.
* Assemble and install fitted furniture components in sequence.
* Install boxing, boarding and frameworks, adjusting to ensure best possible fit.
* Install and dry-fit ancillary products, for example, hinges, handles, appliances, media equipment or bathroom suite fixtures.
* Identify and report faults, snags and issues.
* Carry out rectification work following a root cause analysis, within limits of competence.
* Maintain a safe working area and return to a safe condition.
* Carry out a customer handover, including providing product guidance.
* Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
* Works collaboratively with clients or stakeholders to solve problems
* Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
* Applies team working principles.
* Complete documentation.
* Carry out location, product, material and dimensional checks prior to installation.
* Inspect the fabric of the building for suitability of weight of installation.
* Interpret information from drawings, specifications and functional designs.
* Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Use and store hand and power tools.
* Select and use personal protective equipment.
* Remove and dispose of pre-existing products.
* Assemble and install fitted furniture components in sequence.
* Install boxing, boarding and frameworks, adjusting to ensure best possible fit.
* Install and dry-fit ancillary products, for example, hinges, handles, appliances, media equipment or bathroom suite fixtures.
* Identify and report faults, snags and issues.
* Carry out rectification work following a root cause analysis, within limits of competence.
* Maintain a safe working area and return to a safe condition.
* Carry out a customer handover, including providing product guidance.
* Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
* Works collaboratively with clients or stakeholders to solve problems
* Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
* Applies team working principles.
* Complete documentation.
Your training plan
Qualification: Level 2 Fitted Interiors Installer Apprenticeship Standard
Assessment:
* Observation with questions
* Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
* Multiple-choice test
Venue: the Sheffield College, City Campus, Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL
Attendance: Block release
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and Maths (grade 3)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
We can offer you a supportive working environment. We offer an attractive remuneration package with good terms and conditions of employment including: 37.5 hour working week; 20 days paid leave plus bank holidays; Pension Scheme; Work Location: In and around Sheffield S12.