MB Builders

MB Builders is looking for a Carpentry Apprentice to join their busy team in Plymouth.

The Apprentice’s Role

Candidates must be good team players with the motivation to succeed within a busy construction industry. The ideal candidate will be involved in a variety of duties such as building and constructing wooden frameworks and learn how to make stud walls, fit doors, skirting boards and make door frames to name a few.

As an apprentice you will be working in a very supportive close team. You will need to be able to understand instructions quickly and precisely and work to deadlines on all tasks. You will need to be physically strong in order to meet the demands of the role. Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Your job will include working with large heavy materials and cutting them to certain specific shapes to design plans
• You will learn how to make stud wall fixings, stairwells and fitted furniture
• You will work with a variety of tools and equipment within this role including saws, power tools, hammers and shaping equipment
• You will be shown how to use all specialised tools and equipment correctly and safely, having a focused approach at all times

Working Hours: The working hours will be Monday to Friday. Hours will vary depending on workload etc..

Wages: £192.40 per week. Any overtime above the 40 hours per week, will be paid at the appropriate national minimum wage depending on age.

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

MB Builders is a family run building business based in Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor. We are general builders and provide a service throughout the South Hams and South Devon, including Plymouth, Ivybridge, South Brent, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh & Totnes. We first and fore most pride ourselves in providing the highest standard of building work, combined with excellent customer service, support and building advice.

We understand that through our extensive building experience our customers often put their trust, confidence and not to mention, their hard earned cash into wanting us to complete their project to the highest of standards with the minimum of disruption and fuss.

After completing a Level 2 in Site Carpentry there will be an opportunity to progress onto an advanced Level 3 qualification.

Skills Required

You will need to be polite and hardworking, you will be expected to work long hours and the work will at times be hard and physical, you will be working in a small close team therefore you will need to be a good team player. You maybe working in people's homes therefore you will need to be responsible at all times.

Personal Qualities

You will need to be friendly and approachable, an excellent team player and have extreme attention to detail. You will need to be responsible and trustworthy at times and take direction well.

Prior Qualifications

Qualifications are not essential however a level of English and Maths would be desirable.

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.