Carpenter

DescriptionABOUT THE ROLE:
This is an apprenticeship within Building Maintenance
On a daily basis, the team will visit Hackney properties to carry out general repairs, maintenance and adaptations
The apprentice in this role will learn the carpentry skills to carry out maintenance work to repair/renew items in Hackney tenanted/void properties and public buildings around the borough and other associated works in accordance with contract requirements.
PURPOSE OF THE APPRENTICESHIP:
* To learn and develop technical knowledge, practical experience and wider skills and behaviours through vocational study and on the job training.
* To gain an understanding of the work of the hiring team, a good knowledge of the wider organisation and of local government.
* To assist the work of the hiring team in providing Council services and to learn to perform highly, both independently and as part of a team.
* To be open to learning and new ways of working
To spend 20% of your work time completing a training programme, to develop your knowledge and achieve a recognised qualification.
* To become competent in the job role, at the level you are training for, by the end of the apprenticeship
To increase employability and career prospects.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To be prepared to attend college regularly on the designated day and carry out repairs/renewal work to items relating to carpentry and joinery.
* To be willing to complete the required academic and practical training programme at college which will lead to the required qualifications.
* To be prepared to learn and assist with refurbishment works to void properties, carrying out repairs/installations to comply with the Fit to Let Standard.
* To ensure that course work / assignments / homework is completed and submitted in a timely manner.
* To report any absences immediately to your supervisor / manager
* To learn and assist with the installation of joinery items e.g
doors, windows, wall and floor units, skirting, panels and complete sink base units etc
Erect hoarding to secure premises boundary and carry out repair to floorboards to provide a secure walking platform.
* To learn how to ease and adjust the operations of doors and windows.
* To learn and assist with any decorating/painting work, preparing surfaces to accept paint to wooden surfaces using the appropriate tools.
* Undertake any other general duties/associated works relevant to the post required.
* Work at heights from e.g
scaffolding, power cradle, ladders, mobile tower and erect temporary work platform.
* To carry out works with minimum disruption to the service users and ensure the premises are left clean and tidy.
* Undertake daily routine safety and maintenance checks ensuring that machinery and equipment used is well maintained, kept clean and not exposed to the risk of damage or loss/theft.
* Carry out all work in a timely manner, in the order identified and to an acceptable quality standard.
* Be contactable by mobile phone
Be well presented in Hackney Housing uniform ensuring the uniform is clean and well maintained and carry Hackney Council I.D, to be displayed on request
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Negotiable
Hackney, Greater London
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Contract TypePermanentAdded9m 14dID3205312