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Apprentice Bench Joiner

TT GILLARD & SON (BURTON) LTD

Would you like to become part of the TT Gillard team? We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and keen to take on our brand-new opportunity as an apprentice. Every TT Gillard team member is part of our wider aim to set the standard in bespoke and luxury joinery across all sectors.

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Closing Date: 31-01-2025

Apprenticeship Summary

Wage

Competitive

Working week

Monday to Thursday, 07.00 to 16.00 (morning break at 10.00 for 12 mins paid and dinner is 13.00 to 13.30 unpaid). Friday, 07.00 to 13.00.

Expected duration

2 Years

Possible start date

01-02-2025

Date posted

17-01-2025

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate

Reference number

1000292736

Positions

1

What will the apprentice be doing?

There is never an average week with us at TT Gillard! But your days will be made up of these tasks:

  • Engaging in the manufacture of high quality joinery items for Hotels, Offices, Museums & Private Residences.
  • Reading & working from CAD drawings.
  • The use of different kinds of woodworking machinery.
  • Interacting with the different departments within the company - CAD Office, machining department, spraying/finishing department etc.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Dependant of the apprentice, hopefully you would progress to full-time employment once the qualification has been completed.
  • Once qualified and having gained the relative amount of experience, there are different career pathways within the company.
  • Opportunities to specialise in different departments.
  • Opportunities to progress to factory based supervisory roles.
  • Opportunities to progress to office based roles including CAD, estimating and project management.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Team working Creative Initiative Patience Physical fitness Timekeeping skills Positive attitude

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a derby college email address (chloe.purcell@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply.

About the employer

Established in 1962, TT Gillard has been supplying bespoke joinery services of the highest standards for over 60 years. Using traditional skills alongside modern manufacturing techniques, we have worked on a diverse range of bespoke joinery schemes at some of the most prestigious addresses and landmarks across the UK and overseas.

Employer

TT GILLARD & SON (BURTON) LTD

https://www.ttgillard.co.uk/

Address

55A BLACKPOOL STREET
BURTON ON TRENT


Training

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Intermediate

Carpentry and joinery (level 2)