Summary
Edson & Co are looking for bright, enthusiastic Apprentice Joiners to join their team. We are a family-owned business specialising in high-end residential bespoke joinery that has been trading continuously since 1885. All Edson staff are time-served craftsmen with many years' experience of producing high quality joinery and cabinet work.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Wage will be reviewed dependent on performance
Training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 7am - 3:30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
2 years 3 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
Edsons is a family-owned business specialising in high-end residential bespoke joinery that have been trading continuously since 1885. All Edsons' staff are time-served craftsmen with many years' experience of producing high quality joinery and cabinet work.
You will need:
* Eager attitude to learning
* Interest in joinery/cabinet making
* The ability to work alone
* Be practically minded
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
* Assisting in the manufacture of high-quality cabinetry
* Undertake the correct training to work with full construction drawings
* Undertake the correct training to use machinery and hand tools correctly
Where you’ll work
DALESIDE HOUSE
PARK ROAD ESTATE
CALVERTON
NOTTINGHAM
NG14 6LL
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
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Your training course
Furniture manufacturer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
* The apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Carpentry and Joinery Level 2
* The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
* This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours
Course outline:
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English and Maths (grade A*/9 - C/4)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Eager attitude for learning
* Interest in the role
* Ability to work alone
Other requirements
Candidates must have a keen attitude for learning, strive to be the best and possess a keen eye for detail. Must be able to easily commute to workplace and College.