Summary
Wish to employ x2 Apprentice Formworkers from the Enfield Area to work on various commercial projects. The work will be physical and varied each day and you will learn life-time skills. This 18 month apprenticeship will get your foot onto the first rung of the ladder for a career in construction.
Annual wage
£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
Salary is paid on last working day of each month.
Training course
Formworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Typical hours will be 07:30 until 17:00, with two 30 minute breaks each day. Shifts, overtime and weekend work not expected but will always be discussed in advance with the apprentice to establish suitability and availability.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 February
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Working safely and wearing the correct PPE you will build frames from different maerils so that concrete can be poured into these frames to produce the structure of the building being erected.
* Above will be done in stages on a schedule so that the main structure of the building is built accurately and to the correct quality.
* You will learn wood working skills, concrete terminology and different mixes used for diffrnt parts of the building.
* Install re-inforcement materials where necessary as specified by the architect and the drawings.
* Remove frames once concrete is set and check quality and dimensions to the correct drawings.
* Use of hand and power tools will be required for this role and training will be given on their correct safe use.
* Work will b minly outside and some working at heights will be required.
Where you’ll work
7 Donkey Lane
Enfield
EN1 3PL
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED
Your training course
Formworker (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Communicate in a clear and appropriate manner (verbal, written, body language). Adjusts communication to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
* Apply general workplace health, safety and welfare requirements when undertaking construction formworking/falseworking activities.
* Practice safe working techniques for moving, lifting and handling traditional and proprietary formwork system; which will include working at heights and using access equipment.
* Demonstrate knowledge of planning and able to undertake different methods of construction used to build structures productively. Competent to read, interpret and apply information from drawings, specifications and construction information.
* Takes ownership of allocated projects and effectively manages own time.
* Use a range of methods used to communicate workplace requirements effectively and demonstrate how key personnel should communicate effectively within a team.
* Form and assemble horizontal and vertical formwork as per design drawings and repair, erect and strike formworking.
* Erect, Strike formwork/ falsework and its components for a range of applications including wall, slabs/bases, columns, beams and precast units to support concrete.
* Competent to safely use, store and maintain hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment.
Your training plan
We are looking at training options but they are as follows:-
* Block release to a local college in Stratford where you will study theory and practical lessons. When not at college you will be on site 5 days a week learning on the job skills to supplement your training.
* 2nd option is theory lessons on line usually from home once a week and the training provider will visit you on site regularly to check on your progress with practical skills.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English, Mathematics, (grade 4-9)
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
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
* Willingness to learn
* reliable and punctual
Other requirements
This position is a full time role working 95% of the time outside. Physical work is involved and being fit will help you cope with this Working at heights is also a factor.