Job Requisition ID: HRC0013816-85
Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 – Apprenticeship
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham
Annual Salary: up to £26,984.10
Salary Details:
1. 16yrs – 17yrs: £7.71ph (40 hours per week including time at college)
2. Over 18yrs: £10.71ph (42.5 hours per week including time at college)
3. Over 21yrs: £12.21ph (42.5 hours per week including time at college)
Tools, Chromebook, and uniform will be provided along with an industry-recognized qualification and excellent benefits.
The NVQ L2 Carpenter / Joiner apprenticeship programme will take up to 27 months to complete.
About Apprenticeships at Mears Group:
Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce, many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.
Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.
All our Apprentices are paid above the national minimum wage, and you’ll be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college, with the opportunity to get real-life experiences such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects, and improving people’s lives by being customer-focused.
What does a life as a Carpenter & Joiner look like?
A Site Carpenter & Joiner will usually work on a building site or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components from the initial erection of a new building through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities in both new and old buildings. A Site Carpenter would generally liaise with other trades such as bricklayers, plasterers, and plumbers, supervisors, site management, and contractors.
The apprenticeship course will cover the following:
* Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE, and LEV.
* Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
* Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications.
* Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list.
* Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
* Apply site carpenter techniques and practices to construction of rafter roofs.
* Use and store laser levels.
* Form connections using joints, nails, screws, bolts, and adhesive.
* Apply measuring, marking out, cutting techniques.
* Carrying out splicing and scribing techniques.
What do you need to be a successful applicant?
* GCSEs in English and maths grade 4 or above
* 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
* You must live in Hammersmith & Fulham or the surrounding area to independently travel to and from the branch
* Strong communication skills
* Be able to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships
* Please note due to the nature of the role successful applicants are required to complete a basic Math & English test with the potential of a practical test at the interview stage
What you will get:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day
* Chrome book provided
* Tools – We will help fund your first set of work tools
* Staff perks with Mears Rewards
Application Process:
* To be considered for a Mears apprenticeship all applicants must submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing why you are interested in Mears Group and why you would like to be an apprentice.
* The closing date for applications is 31/03/2025.
* Please note that you will be required to complete a basic Math & English test during the selection process.
* All our roles require candidates to have the right to work within the UK.
* If you require further information regarding the apprenticeship, please contact Laura Bourne on laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk
Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset.
A bit about us:
Mears Group PLC is a leading provider of housing and care services in the UK. Our culture is built on what we call our ‘Red Thread’ – the common values we share that make us what we are.
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