Apprentice Carpenter and Bricklayer

Introduction

Persimmon Homes Severn Valley are currently looking for Bricklaying
and Carpentry Apprentices.
All of our apprentices will work alongside qualified and experienced
bricklayers/carpenters to learn the trade and assist in all aspects of
bricklaying/carpentry on a busy construction site. 

About the Employer

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.

What You'll Do

• 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
• Use, maintain and store hand/power tools

In addition to learning the skills required to become a competent bricklayer/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.
Successful candidates will be punctual and excellent attendance is
expected at both work and college.
Candidates will need to have Maths and English qualifications at
GCSE grade 3 or higher, or Functional Skills Level 1 or higher.

Training Outcome

Full-time employment with a Carpentry or Bricklaying Contractor.

Skills Required

• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Self motivated
• Interest in Construction
• Able to take instruction
• Good timekeeping
• CSCS card desireable

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 3+

Course Information

Course: Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 39 hours per week – 8 hours Monday to Thursday, 7 hours on Friday. No weekend work.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE