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Carpentry Apprenticeship at PERSIMMON HOMES LIMITED

All of our apprentices will work alongside qualified and experienced carpenters to learn the trade and assist in all aspects of carpentry on a busy construction site. In addition to learning the skills required to become a competent carpenter, apprentices will also obtain the knowledge and behaviour to support them in the construction sector.

We are looking for candidates that will work safely and responsibly at all times, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work and training.

Daily duties include:

  • Awareness of health and safety on site
  • Understand different techniques and methods used to move, handle and store materials
  • Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications to carry out work
  • Understand how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage
  • Install door and window frames, floor joist coverings, partitions and stairs; install doors and ironmongery
  • Erect roofs with gables, joists, roof coverings and roof components
  • Use, maintain and store hand/power tools

PERSIMMON HOMES LIMITED

We are a leading UK housebuilder with headquarters in York, we operate from 31 regional offices throughout the UK, trading under the brand names of Persimmon Homes, Charles Church and Westbury Partnerships. We have three off-site manufacturing facilities, which we utilise to support our operations and secure key material components: our Space4 business manufactures highly insulated timber frames, wall panels and roof cassettes; our Brickworks manufactures concrete bricks and our Tileworks manufactures concrete roof tiles. To further support our customers, we have established FibreNest, our ultra-fast, full fibre to the home broadband service, which aims to ensure our customers are connected to the internet from moving in day onwards. We aim to deliver value to all of our stakeholders, building good quality homes for our customers, providing career opportunities for our employees, supporting jobs in our supply chain, contributing towards the sustainable development of local communities, and generating returns for our shareholders.

  • You will be pursuing a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Carpentry and Joinery, through Weston College
  • As part of this programme, you will attend Weston College once a week, for workshops
  • An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship
  • At the conclusion of your programme, your qualification will be assessed through an Apprenticeship Assessment

The successful applicant will work with our contractors in the region with a view to gaining the skills required to work for a fast-paced 5 Star National House Builder.

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: English
  • Grade: 4/C or above

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: Maths
  • Grade: 4/C or above

  • Weighting: Desired
  • Qualification Type: BTEC
  • Subject: Carpentry
  • Grade: Pass
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

£16,224 a year

Bristol, BS10 7TE

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

• Monday to Thursday 8 hours per day and Friday 7 hours
• No weekend working required

2

Construction and the built environment

2000042525

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If you need help with your application, or have further questions, contact the recruitment team by phone on 01934 411594 or by email on apprenticeships@weston.ac.uk

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