Employer description

RM Construction (Cambridge) Limited is a family company that has been established for 26 years. We undertake a diverse range of projects to be completed to an exceptionally high standard for both private clients and Colleges; a standard that we consider to be a benchmark in quality. We work almost exclusively in the Cambridge area and surrounding villages.

Main description

We are looking for an apprentice carpenter to join our established family company. We exclusively in the Cambridge area and surrounding villages. This opportunity will allow you to learn on the job in the construction trade. Looking for someone who is motivated, reliable and willing to learn.

You will spend 1 day per week at college during term time and 4 days on site.

You will be:

Preparing and installing basic building components, for example, doors, straight staircases, wall and floor units
Erecting structural carpentry and roof structures on a building site
Discussing plans and job instructions with site supervisor
Cutting and shape timber for floorboards, doors, skirting boards and window frames
Making, lifting and fitting structures like staircases, door frames, roof timbers and partition walls
Assembling fitted and free-standing furniture
Installing cupboards and shelving
Building wooden supports called shuttering which holds concrete that has not dried yet in place

Training to be provided

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

Your training course
Carpentry and joinery (level 2) Equal to GCSE

Your training plan
Carpentry and joinery L2 apprenticeship standard

The practical training period of the Carpentry apprenticeship is the time dedicated to the development of the knowledge, skills and behaviours for which includes the following components;

On-programme assignments and assessments
Practical assessments
Workplace portfolio of evidence

English and Maths at Level 1 must be achieved and take the English and maths test at Level 2

Day release at Cambridge campus and working alongside qualified, friendly and a small team of professionally trained/ experienced Carpenters. 

The apprentice would be assigned an assessor through the college, who would typically come out to visit in the workplace to assess workplace competence. The knowledge side would be provided via day release workshop attendance, assignments, evidence of workplace competence. Portfolio would be checked via an online Smart Assessor.

Entry Requirements

Essential qualifications
GCSE in:

English (grade 3/D) and Maths (grade 3/D)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

You will be expected to work outdoors in all weathers and some work will involve lifting heavy objects. We ask that you are thorough with your work and pay attention to detail whilst being able work well with others in a team and independently.

Future prospects

Completion of your apprenticeship and become a fully qualified site carpenter.