Carpenter - Apprentice - Buckingham, United Kingdom - Stowe School

Stowe School

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Buckingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Contract type:
Permanent

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week with 30mins unpaid lunch break,. 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday with time off to attend college, 52 weeks per year.

Salary:
In line with the National Minimum Wage

Anticipated start date:

ASAP

Closing date: 22nd June 2023

Interviews Expcted:

TBC

Location:
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Job Overview
We are looking for an Apprentice Carpenter to join our experienced team at Stowe School. This job is for someone who is interested in learning all aspects of the trade from design to installation.

You will develop into a tradesperson with excellent industry knowledge, capable of working on your own initiative as well part of a team.

You will be expected to attend and engage with the College course associated with the apprenticeship program (Days and dates to be confirmed).

You will have a passion for carpentry and a desire to develop this as your chosen career pathway.

Stowe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date.

Purpose of the job:

To work closely with the existing carpentry team to Undertaking a varied range of tasks to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for a successful career.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

To plan and undertake allocated work tasks
To keep all areas clean and tidy.
To follow all health and safety regulations.
To have all PPE equipment available when requested (supplied by the school)
Always be clean and tidy around the site.
To ensure workshop is clean and tidy tools, equipment and machinery are periodically, adjusted before use.
Maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Establish working relationships between your work colleagues.
To shadow colleagues as and when directed.
To develop into a tradesperson with excellent industry knowledge, capable of working on Their own initiative as well as a good team player who has knowledge and experience to Assist as and when required the team going forward.
To attend and engage with the College course associated with the apprenticeship programmed. (Days and dates to be confirmed)

Training and Support

You will be working towards a Level 2 City and Guilds in carpentry.
You will be required to attend training at college 2 years. Course fees and travel will be covered by 'The Stowe Group.'
Whilst on the scheme, we will support your technical development through a wide range of tasks.

Date agreed:
May 2023

Person Specification
Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications:

GCSE English and Maths

Specialist Skills & Experience

Passion for helping develop creative solutions.
Willing to learn new skills and to adapt in the light of experience.
Be articulate and able to converse confidently in a pleasant and professional manner.
Be professional, proactive and receptive to constructive advice and guidance.
The ability to communicate orally.
Able to work independently when appropriate and take responsibility for and pride in your work.
Be numerate and can transfer information accurately.
Take responsible approach to health and safety
Have experience of working with basic tools

Personal Skills