Apprentice Carpenter

Mears Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Annual salary: up to £26,984.10

Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 – Apprenticeship

Location: Hammersmith & Fulham

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 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.
• 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.
• Use and store laser levels.
• Form connections, for example, using joints, nails, screws, bolts and adhesive.
• Apply measuring, marking out, cutting 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 Hammersmith & Fulham or the surrounding area to independently 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:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day, organised as a thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Chrome book provided for your studies.
• Tools – We will help fund your first set of work tools.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on 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.
• Please note that you will be required to complete a basic Math & English test during the selection process.
• All our roles require candidates to have the right to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
• If you require further information regarding the apprenticeship, please contact Laura Bourne at [e-mail].

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.

A bit about us:

Mears Group PLC is a leading provider of housing and care services in the UK, with a strong emphasis on social responsibility and community well-being. Mears specialises in delivering housing solutions, maintenance services, and care support. A career with Mears Group means putting people and customers at the heart of what you do, every day.

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2025