Vacancy Apprentice - Joiner Barratt/Redrow PLC - Barratt Northampton
Vacancy overview
Code: 2000014343
You will be working with experienced trade specialists towards gaining a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification through on and off the job training. You will be preparing and fixing building components, from the initial erection of a new building for an 18 month period to provide you with skills to begin a career.
What to expert:
- You'll learn both on the job and during intensive residential training weeks at college. All accomodation, travel and subsistence is paid for during the block weeks and you'll start off with three weeks in college, returning home each weekend. This will prepare you to fully contribute as soon as you get on site. You will then return to college approximately every 20 weeks, for a two-week block of intensive training - where you'll be learning all the time. At the end of your Intermediate Apprenticeship, you'll have more experience and valuable job, skills, plus a natonally recognised apprenticeship qualification - but that's just the beginning
- Preparing and fixing building components, from the initial erection of a new building
- Installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings
- Repair and maintenance activities
- Health & Safety on site and work with an experienced mentor who will support your learning
- Calculate quality, length, area and wastage of resources
- Maintain and repair building components
- Work safely at height
- Use, maintain and store hand and power tools
- Reporting to the Site Manager, you will work with experienced trade specialists towards gaining a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification through on and off the job, trade specific training
Requirements and prospects
To be successful in this role we are looking for candidates who are
- Good with their hands
- Have a good all-round education
- Good working in a team
- Happy to work outside in all weathers
- Have a willingness to learn and study
- Have plenty or energy
- Have initative and commitment. If you're passionate about becoming a qualified Carpentrer then this programme is for you. You'll want to become an expert in your craft, being part of a legacy for your community and like the idea of keeping your career options open. This is a residential training programme and you will stay away home for block weeks.
Desired skills and personal qualities:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Physical fitness
About the employer
Barratt Redrow PLC
We've been nationally recognised as a 5 start housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combing the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build homes that Britain needs. Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales officed, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues. We are building an organisation where anyone with dive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gener, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.