ASM Carpentry

ASM Carpentry specialises in all aspects of carpentry and is looking to expand their workforce with a carpentry apprentice in the South West. For the right candidate this is a fantastic opportunity to learn your trade on medium-larger sites but on a 1-1 basis with Ashley.

The Apprentice’s Role

As a carpentry apprentice you will learn all aspects of carpentry and joinery as well as building and construction work, you will be expected to learn how to measure, cut and build using materials. You will be working with wood on a day to day basis and must be precise with all of your work.

You will be expected to be willing to learn and take direction well and you must have good attention to detail. The successful apprentice will learn other aspects of the building and construction trade to enhance and develop your knowledge. The successful candidate will learn all aspects of carpentry within commercial and residential environments, whilst working towards achieving their level 2 apprenticeship.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Wages: £192.40 per week, based on 40 hours per week.

Holiday: 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

ASM Carpentry works on a range of carpentry from timber frames to second fixings. Currently, Ashley is working on one of the larger Saltash new build sites.

Being an apprentice himself before becoming fully qualified, Ashley has an understanding of what it is like to learn on the job and is looking for someone to take under his wing and support them through their apprenticeship.

On completion of your Level 2 apprenticeship with the company, an opportunity to apply for a full time post may be offered to the right learner or the opportunity to become self-employed.

Skills Required

The successful candidate will be keen to succeed, reliable and hardworking.

You will have good communications skills and be able to work as part of a team and take instructions.

Personal Qualities

You must be reliable and motivated to work within the construction industry and undertake national recognised qualifications. You will have good time keeping skills as construction workers are on site early in the morning. In order to be successful you will will be physically fit due to the nature of the role.

Prior Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required for the position, however a keen interest in construction and willingness to succeed are essential. GCSE or equivalent grades A-E (or equivalent) is desired but not essential.

The Apprenticeship in Carpentry consists of:

• Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Standard (Site)
• Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment test – CSCS Test

As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week. All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer. You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training.

Whilst at the Skills Group training centre, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role. Part of your training will be knowledge and theory based, whilst the rest will be practical.

As an additional qualification you will also achieve your Emergency First Aid and Health and Safety Certificate, along with Internet Safety and Safeguarding.

As part of your apprenticeship Skills Group will also support you to complete your online CSCS test, which will enable you to apply for your CSCS Card. This shows that you are at the required competent level to carry out site work with the employer.