Apprentice Carpenter - #721246

Are you looking to start a career in site carpentry? Want to earn whilst you learn? Ian Williams is one of the UK’s leading property services companies and our award-winning apprenticeship scheme could help you to realise your ambitions.

What does an apprenticeship at Ian Williams involve?

Being an Apprentice at Ian Williams, gives you the opportunity to be “hands on” and learn on the job, you will combine a combination of college and practical learning to study your chosen trade. You will get the opportunity to put your new skills into practice, while supported by the expert guidance of our experienced tradespeople - your own mentor.

What will I be doing?

The specific type of work will vary contract to contract, the types of tasks we cover include:

• Measuring and Prepping
• 1st fix
• 2nd fix
• Repair and maintenance
• Although our work is predominantly domestic, you may also work on commercial sites depending on your unit’s contracts.
  
  

As well as this, you will:

• Attend college to understand “the how and the why” of your chosen trade (usually 1 day a week)
• Build a fantastic portfolio of evidence to go towards your End Point Assessment
• Be a valued member of the team and contribute to the overall success
  
  

What will I need to apply?

You don’t need to have had prior experience, all we ask for is;

• A genuine passion for Carpentry and hands-on practical work
• A positive attitude with a willingness to stick with it and problem solve
• Commitment to building your career at Ian Williams - we are as committed to you as you are to us
• Strong organisational skills (to successfully juggle college and work)
• GCSE (or equivalent) grade 3 (D) or above in Maths and English
• DT or construction based qualification would be beneficial but is not essential
  
  

Although a drivers licence isn't an immediate requirement, if you don't have one it is expected that when you are of age you will begin to work towards this. It will be your responsibility to get to site or an agreed pick up location as work carries out accross Devon and Cornwall.

How do I apply?

Complete our application form online (at https://careers.ianwilliams.co.uk/) by Friday 31st May

We will be holding interviews 8th - 26th July

Proposed start August 2024

We will only be asking you to answer 3 questions and we don't need your CV, so spend some time crafting your answers based on the skills we have outlined above.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes.

What are the benefits of working at Ian Williams?

• Competitive rates of pay - from 2nd year NMW/NLW applies
• 22 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays
• All Personal Protective Equipment and Uniform provided
• Pension contributions and Life insurance
• Travel allowance
• Toolkit
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to support your Health & Wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
  
  

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

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