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Apprentice carpenter

Crawley
Carpenter
Posted: 9 July
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Annual salary: up to £27,077.51 Job Posting Advert Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 – Apprenticeship Location: Crawley Salary: 16yrs – 17yrs: £7.71ph 40 hours per week including time at college. Over 18yrs: £10.71ph – 42.5 hours per week including time at college. Over 21yrs: £12.21ph - 42.5 hours per week including time at college. Tools, Chromebook and uniform will be provided Plus an industry recognised qualification and excellent benefits The NVQ L2 Carpenter / Joiner apprenticeship programme will take up to 27 months to complete. About apprenticeships at Mears Group: Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce, many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice. Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond. All our Apprentices are paid above the national minimum wage, and you’ll be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college, with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused. What does a life as a Carpenter & Joiner look like. A Site Carpenter & Joiner will usually work on a building site, or in a domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components from the initial erection of a new building, through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities in both new and old buildings. A Site Carpenter would generally liaise with other trades such as bricklayers, plasterers and plumbers, supervisors, site management and contractors. The apprenticeship course will cover the following: - Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance. Identify and use safety control equipment, for example, RPE, dust suppression, PPE and LEV. Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance. Prepare and maintain a safe working area. Interpret and use information from drawings and specifications. Estimate required materials and produce a cutting list. Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology. Apply site carpenter techniques and practices to construction of rafter roofs, including trussed (prefabricated) and traditional (built on site) including the construction of verge, eaves and fitting loft access. Use and store laser levels for example cross line laser Form connections, for example, using joints, nails, screws, bolts and adhesive. Apply measuring, marking out, cutting (square and angled), mitring, hinging and recessing techniques. Carrying out splicing and scribing techniques. What do you need to be a successful applicant: - GCSEs in English and maths grade 4 or above The ability and desire to learn and develop a thorough knowledge of the skills, technology and safety procedures required to carry out the full range of tasks You must live in RH Postcodes dependently travel to and from the branch Strong communication skills Be able to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships Please note due to the nature of the role successful applicants are required to complete a basic Math & English test with potential of a practical test at interview stage What you will get: You will of course have access to our many benefits designed to save you money and benefit you as a colleague at Mears Group: - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Chrome book provided – So you can study with the right equipment Tools – We will help fund your first set of work tools Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more Application Process: To be considered for a Mears apprenticeship all applicants must submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing why you are interested in Mears Group and why you would like to be an apprentice. The closing date for applications is 31/03/2025, following this date we will contact you to confirm if you have been selected for the next round, which would either be an invitation to an assessment centre or individual interviews Please note that you will be required to complete a basic Math & English test during the selection process, which are similar to the assessments you would need to take in order to join the college All our roles require candidates to have the right to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks If you require further information regarding the apprenticeship, please contact Laura Bourne on laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Laura Bourne (laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply. Closing date for applications:17 July 2025 We are the people behind the smile! At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK. Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility

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